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MOTHERS AS EFFECTIVE THERAPISTS FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN'S PHOBIAS

1990; Wiley; Volume: 23; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1901/jaba.1990.23-379

1938-3703

Steven R. Love, Johnny L. Matson, Deedee West,

Family and Disability Support Research

Two autistic children were treated for specific fears. A three-component participant modeling procedure was implemented within a multiple baseline design across subjects. Children were exposed gradually to fearful situations, with mothers serving as therapists and reinforcers. Dependent measures were (a) number of approach steps completed, (b) frequency of verbalizations and vocalizations of fear, and (c) overall appearance of fear. Following treatment, the children functioned effectively in previously fearful situations without verbalizations or appearance of fear. Five-month and 1-year follow-up assessments with 1 child showed maintenance of treatment effects.