The Effects of Using Positive Reinforcements to Increase On-Task Behaviors Such as Hands to Self and Staying in Location
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2010-05
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Abstract
The purpose of this research was to determine if using positive reinforcement would
affect on task behaviors such as keeping hands to self and staying in location with
students with autism. A quasi-experimental design was conducted over a six-week time
period utilizing a pre and post measurement. The sample consisted of six male students,
three African American and three Caucasian from a self contained seventh grade prevocational
skills classroom. An analysis of the data revealed an increase in behaviors
for keeping hands to self and staying in location during the post measures. It was
concluded that more research needs to be done using a larger sample size for a longer
duration along with other behavior reduction techniques across multiple environments.