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Publication Date: 1998
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Using Objects of Obsession as Token Reinforcers for Children with Autism.
Charlop-Christy, Marjorie H.; Haymes, Linda K.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v28 n3 p189-98 Jun 1998
A study assessed the effectiveness of using objects of obsession as token reinforcers to increase task performance of three children (ages 7-9) with autism. Results indicated that percentage correct on task performance was higher when objects of obsession were used as tokens as opposed to when typical tokens were used. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Children, Incentives, Performance Factors, Positive Reinforcement, Rewards, Token Economy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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