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Vocal Stereotypy in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review of Behavioral Interventions
Lanovaz, Marc J.; Sladeczek, Ingrid E.
Behavior Modification, v36 n2 p146-164 Mar 2012
Vocal stereotypy is a common problem behavior in individuals with autism spectrum disorders that may interfere considerably with learning and social inclusion. To assist clinicians in treating the behavior and to guide researchers in identifying gaps in the research literature, the authors provide an overview of research on vocal stereotypy in individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Specifically, the authors review the research literature on behavioral interventions to reduce engagement in vocal stereotypy with an emphasis on the applicability of the procedures in the natural environment and discuss the clinical implications and limitations of research conducted to date. Researchers have shown that several antecedent-based and consequence-based interventions may be effective at reducing vocal stereotypy. However, the review suggests that more research is needed to assist clinicians in initially selecting interventions most likely to produce desirable changes in vocal stereotypy and collateral behavior in specific circumstances.
Descriptors: Autism, Researchers, Stereotypes, Intervention, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Learning Processes, Social Integration
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