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Peer reviewedDucharme, Joseph M.; Harris, Kimberly; Milligan, Karen – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2003
A study involving four children (ages 4-7) with developmental disabilities and severe opposition behaviors found that use of reinforcement for compliance in isolation was ineffective in bringing about significant improvement in child compliance. The addition of a graduated request hierarchy appeared to be associated with substantial changes in…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Child Rearing
