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Use of technology in facilitating remote caregiver training for token systems
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities ( IF 2.170 ) Pub Date : 2020-10-27 , DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2020.1827210
Cheryl Davis 1 , Faith Hendon 2 , Kendra McDonald 3 , Sam Blanco 1
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The prevalence of autism continues to rise, yet the ability to receive treatment or caregiver training through traditional in-person methods continues to be a precluding factor for many families. Studies have shown that parent training provides benefits to caregivers and children through increased success of interventions, implementation, and generalization of skills. This study evaluated the effect of using technology for remote caregiver training of a token economy for use during routine non-preferred activities. A multiple-baseline design was implemented across two participants, through three phases. Additional surveys and interviews were conducted to evaluate social validity. Results revealed that caregivers acquired necessary skills to implement the fixed interval schedule of reinforcement with token system and participants reported experiencing greater positive interactions with the children. Limitations of this study included no data were collected on the children’s behavior, nor were they trained on token economy use. Extraneous variables may have affected the results, such as unplanned household events. Results suggest that remote caregiver training can increase desirable interactions between caregiver and child, improve socially significant behaviors, and extend resources not typically available to all families.



中文翻译:

使用技术促进令牌系统的远程护理人员培训

自闭症的患病率继续上升,但通过传统的面对面方法接受治疗或护理人员培训的能力仍然是许多家庭的一个排除因素。研究表明,家长培训通过提高干预、实施和技能推广的成功率,为看护人和儿童带来好处。本研究评估了使用技术对代币经济进行远程护理人员培训的效果,以便在常规非首选活动中使用。通过三个阶段在两个参与者之间实施了多基线设计。进行了额外的调查和访谈以评估社会有效性。结果显示,看护者获得了必要的技能,以使用令牌系统实施固定间隔的强化计划,参与者报告说他们与孩子们经历了更多的积极互动。这项研究的局限性包括没有收集有关儿童行为的数据,也没有对他们进行代币经济使用方面的培训。外部变量可能影响了结果,例如计划外的家庭事件。结果表明,远程照顾者培训可以增加照顾者和孩子之间的理想互动,改善具有社会意义的行为,并扩展通常并非所有家庭都能获得的资源。外部变量可能影响了结果,例如计划外的家庭事件。结果表明,远程照顾者培训可以增加照顾者和孩子之间的理想互动,改善具有社会意义的行为,并扩展通常并非所有家庭都能获得的资源。外部变量可能影响了结果,例如计划外的家庭事件。结果表明,远程护理人员培训可以增加护理人员和孩子之间的理想互动,改善具有社会意义的行为,并扩展通常并非所有家庭都能获得的资源。

更新日期:2020-12-23
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