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Individualizing Functional Assessments for Children with Autism

The Contribution of Perseverative Behavior and Sensory Disturbances to Disruptive Behavior

R. Matthew Reese

University of Kansas School of Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160-7340, mreese1{at}kumc.edu

David M. Richman

University of Kansas Developmental Disabilities Center

Jennifer Zarcone

Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span studies at the University of Kansas

Troy Zarcone

University of Kansas

A functional assessment interview (O'Neill et al., 1997) was conducted with the care providers of 100 young (2 to 5 years old) children with autism regarding reinforcement contingencies contributing to maintenance of their child's disruptive behavior. Care providers were interviewed regarding their child's disruptive behavior related to gaining attention and tangibles and escaping demands. In addition, we individualized the interview in more detail to include the possible relationship between their child's disruptive behavior and gaining access to perseverative activities, avoiding demands when engaged in perseverative activities, and avoiding specific types of sensory stimulation. Results of the study suggest that gaining access to perseverative activities and escaping demands while engaged in these activities frequently contribute to disruptive behavior in young children with autism. These findings are discussed in terms of assessment considerations and treatment for children with autism and other types of syndromes and disorders.

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 18, No. 2, 89-94 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/108835760301800202
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