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ArticleBehavior analysis in practice2019

Use of a Level System with Flexible Shaping to Improve Synchronous Engagement.

Joseph H Cihon, Julia L Ferguson, Justin B Leaf, Ronald Leaf, John McEachin, Mitchell Taubman

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Article in Behavior analysis in practice, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Joseph H Cihon1Autism Partnership Foundation, 200 Marina Dr., Seal Beach, CA 90740 USA.ORCID 0000-0001-9272-7749
Julia L Ferguson1Autism Partnership Foundation, 200 Marina Dr., Seal Beach, CA 90740 USA.
Justin B Leaf1Autism Partnership Foundation, 200 Marina Dr., Seal Beach, CA 90740 USA.
Ronald Leaf1Autism Partnership Foundation, 200 Marina Dr., Seal Beach, CA 90740 USA.
John McEachin1Autism Partnership Foundation, 200 Marina Dr., Seal Beach, CA 90740 USA.
Mitchell Taubman1Autism Partnership Foundation, 200 Marina Dr., Seal Beach, CA 90740 USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Level systems have been described as a framework which can be used to shape behavior through the systematic application of behavioral principles. Within level systems, an individual moves up and down through various levels contingent upon specific behaviors. Although level systems are commonly used within schools and other settings, they have a limited empirical literature base, and there is debate over the efficacy and overall acceptance of level systems. More especially, there is scant empirical literature on the use level systems to improve socially significant behaviors (e.g., synchronous engagement) with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a level system with a structured, yet flexible approach to movement on improving synchronous engagement with two dyads of children diagnosed with ASD. The results of an ABAB reversal design indicated that the level system was effective at improving synchronous engagement for both dyads. The results are discussed in relation to potential future research difficulties and clinical implications.

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AutismEngagementFeedbackFlexibleLevel systemShaping

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PMID30918769
PMCPMC6411536

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