Generalization by autistic-type children of verbal responses across settings

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
J S Handleman

Abstract

Generalization of verbal behavior by autistic-type children across physically different settings was assessed. Four boys learned responses to common questions in two settings at school and were probed to determine transfer of learning to home. Three of the children demonstrated little generalization to home when trained in a cubicle. Greater generalization was indicated when they received training at varied locations. The fourth child generalized most responses to his home regardless of training setting. Simple manipulations of the school environment to more closely simulate home conditions may facilitate transfer of training to the natural environment.

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Sep 1, 1980·Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders·J S Handleman, S L Harris
Jan 1, 2003·Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior·Lanny FieldsKim Shamoun

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