Multiple schedules are compound schedules that alternate, and each schedule corresponds with a stimulus. They are effective at establishing stimulus control over behavior. Thus, they are sometimes implemented as schedule thinning procedures within the context of functional communication training (FCT) to reduce high rates of appropriate responses while maintaining problem behavior at low rates. To date, researchers have continued to evaluate the practicality of multiple schedules in clinical cases. However, there is a paucity of research on the generalization of treatment effects across settings and implementers. Thus, the purpose of this study was to (1) extend previous research by experimentally evaluating caregiver training on the implementation of multiple schedules within the context of FCT as a treatment for their children's problem behavior in their homes, and (2) assess the social validity of the multiple schedule with the parents. Three parent–child dyads participated in the study. All parents successfully learned to implement the multiple schedules in their home with their children. In addition, all parents reported that the treatment was highly acceptable.

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家长实施的多个时间表

多个时间表是交替的复合时间表，每个时间表都对应一个刺激。它们有效地建立了对行为的刺激控制。因此，有时在功能性通信培训（FCT）的上下文中将它们实现为计划稀疏程序，以减少适当响应的高比率，同时将问题行为保持在低比率。迄今为止，研究人员一直在评估临床案例中多个时间表的实用性。但是，关于跨场所和实施者的治疗效果推广的研究很少。因此，本研究的目的是（1）通过实验评估在FCT范围内实施多种时间表的照料者培训作为对他们孩子的一种治疗方法，从而扩展以前的研究。（2）与父母一起评估多重计划的社会有效性。三个亲子二元组参与了这项研究。所有父母都成功地学会了与孩子一起在家中执行多种时间表。此外，所有父母都报告说这种治疗是高度可接受的。