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ArticleBehavior analysis in practice2025

Functional Analysis and Treatment of Hoarding in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Heather Sheen, Tricia Vause, Nicole Neil, Brianna M Anderson, Maurice A Feldman

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Heather SheenDepartment of Applied Disability Studies, Brock University, St Catharines, Canada.
Tricia VauseDepartment of Applied Disability Studies, Brock University, St Catharines, Canada.
Nicole NeilFaculty of Education, University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 3K7 Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-5906-3880
Brianna M AndersonDepartment of Child and Youth Studies, Brock University, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, St Catharines, ON L2S 3A1 Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-5681-0473
Maurice A FeldmanDepartment of Applied Disability Studies, Brock University, St Catharines, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-6067-470X

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Abstract

Excessive collecting is frequently reported in children with autism spectrum disorder, but few studies have used behavior analytic interventions based on functional analysis to treat it. In the current study, functional analysis results informed the creation of a multicomponent treatment package involving parent training for a 12-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder who engaged in interfering hoarding that was significantly limiting quality of life for both her and her family. Based on the results of the functional analysis, which suggested automatic and potential attention functions, we evaluated differential reinforcement, rules, and acceptability criteria across the two hoarding topographies. Using a multiple baseline across behaviors design, results showed that the multicomponent treatment package successfully reduced hoarding. Social validity measures indicated a reduction in symptom severity, improvements in family quality of life, and high consumer satisfaction. In addition, outcomes were maintained over 2 months. This study shows the utility of functional analysis-based treatments for hoarding in children with autism spectrum disorder.

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Autism spectrum disorderDifferential reinforcementFunctional analysisHoarding

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PMID40092347
PMCPMC11904017

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