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An Evaluation of Operant Behavioural Economics in Functional Communication Training for Severe Problem Behaviour

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Pages 553-564 | Received 12 Mar 2019, Accepted 16 Jul 2019, Published online: 25 Jul 2019
 

ABSTRACT

Objective: This single-case experiment examined the use of behavioural economic concepts in a function-based treatment for problem behaviour.

Methods: Behavioural economic analyses were used to evaluate the strength of functions of problem behaviour and this information was used to inform elements of function-based treatment for one child with a neurodevelopmental disorder.

Results: Findings from this experiment indicated that the incorporation of behavioural economic measures resulted in positive treatment effects that were maintained throughout all phases of the evaluation, including those implemented by caregivers.

Conclusions: These results suggest that behavioural economic concepts and procedures can be successful adjuncts to evidence-based assessments and treatments for problem behaviour.

Declaration of interest statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

Notes

1 We make note that the change from FR10 to FR11 is only an arbitrary example. Depending on the individual demand curve for a reinforcer, these costs could be in either the inelastic or elastic range.

2 Two additional FCRs (i.e., preferred topics and physical play) were introduced at session 31 of the attention treatment evaluation.

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