Presenter(s): Clare McCann
Faculty Mentor(s): Lindsay Glugatch
Poster 150
Session: Social Sciences & Humanities
Autism core symptoms include rigid repetitive behavior and deficits in social communication. These challenges effect the ability to appropriately comply with transitions from activities for a 4-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder. In this single-case study, we are investigating which type of behavioral intervention is functionally related to increases in compliance during transitions. Specifically, we are using an alternating treatment design to compare the effectiveness of the following treatments: (a) choices, (b) transitional warnings, (c) going from low to high preference activity, or (d) a combined intervention package. We will be using a video- based activity preference assessment to identify a hierarchy of preferred activities. It is predicted that the combined treatment of all three interventions will have the most compliance during transitions. We will discuss the use of preference utility in clinical settings and the predicted accuracy of a video-based preference assessment to identify a hierarchy of activities. From this study, we will determine whether a combined treatment package works better or if there is one active ingredient component of intervention. By identifying the most useful intervention, this will further the progression of students and children with autism in their performance during school and at home transitions.