Provision of small “sensory” fidget toys during group activities is a low-effort intervention that may be used during group activities to encourage attendance and engagement by children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the noncontingent provision of fidget toys during a group activity. Research activities occurred at a summer camp designed to improve social skills for young children with ASD. The impact of fidgets was compared with a baseline condition and contingent provision of tokens using a single case alternating treatments design. Results suggest contra-therapeutic effects or decreased engagement over time for the fidget condition. Practitioners should consider using evidence-based alternatives to improve engagement or should engage in careful data-based decision-making when fidgets are used with the intent to improve engagement in group activities.

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简报：团体活动期间非偶然性提供指尖玩具的评估

在团体活动期间提供小型“感官”指尖玩具是一种省力的干预措施，可在团体活动期间用于鼓励自闭症谱系障碍 (ASD) 儿童的出勤和参与。本研究的目的是评估在集体活动中非偶然提供的指尖玩具。研究活动发生在一个旨在提高 ASD 幼儿社交技能的夏令营。使用单一案例交替治疗设计将烦躁不安的影响与基线条件和令牌的偶然供应进行比较。结果表明，随着时间的推移，烦躁状态会产生相反的治疗效果或参与度降低。