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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of object self-stimulation on the task-interrupting self-stimulatory behavior and prevocational work responses of a 13-year-old autistic boy. Using a multiple-baseline design across three diferent prevocational tasks, a systematic manipulation of object self-stimulation was associated with increases in correct rates and decreases in task-interrupting self-stimulatory behaviors. An analysis of these data indicates that self-stimulatory behavior may be shaped to facilitate performance proficiencies. Social validation information suggests that favorable generalized responding had occurred. On the basis of findings from this study, future research needs are discussed.
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Sugai, G., White, W.J. Effects of using object self-stimulation as a reinforcer on the prevocational work rates of an autistic child. J Autism Dev Disord 16, 459–471 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01531711
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