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| Frequency of Vocal Responses for Children with Autism |
| Sunday, May 30, 2004 |
| 10:00 AM–10:50 AM |
| Back Bay A |
| Area: AUT |
| Chair: Jill Scarbro (University of North Texas) |
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| The Effects of Sign Language on the Vocal Responses of a Child with Autism |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| JILL SCARBRO (University of North Texas), Carla W. Edwards (University of North Texas), Jesus Rosales-Ruiz (University of North Texas) |
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| Abstract: A four-year-old boy with autism was taught to use sign language. The frequency and topography of vocal responses was measured. Data analysis shows that the frequency of vocal responses drastically decreased upon introduction of sign language and that the topography of vocal responses did not change. When a second procedure was added and the reinforcement contingency was placed on both vocal and sign responses, the frequency of vocal responses increased and the topography of vocal responses changed while the frequency of sign responses were maintained. |
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| Speaking Rate and The Relationship to Fluent Verbal Behavior |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| JOHN D. MCELWEE (Private Consultant), Danielle Andrews (Children's Behavior Health) |
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| Abstract: It has been estimated that the performance standard for speaking in dialogue conversation is 150 to 250 words per minute with random error. This presentation will use this figure as a basis for predicting performance standards for basic language and learning behaviors. They include echoic, listener, tacting and intraverbal responses. These are targets for habilitation in Early Intensive Behavior Intervention for children with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder. A formula will be presented that predicts client performance of these core skills. Existing and new data will be presented to support the thesis of the presentation. The implication of this estimated performance standard for educational placement and social behavior will conclude the paper. |
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