Behaviors related to joint attention have been described by behavior analysts and developmental psychologists alike as having a distinctly social function. Children with autism often do not emit these behaviors. Research on the collateral effects of teaching joint attention suggests far reaching consequences. Given the reported benefits of using these behaviors, and the theoretical descriptions of their function, we assessed joint attention as a collateral effect of a naturalistic parent training program. Data suggest that although these behaviors were not directly targeted, they increased in all 3 children. Implications of parent training goals and child intervention targets are discussed in terms of a behavior analysis of joint attention and child development.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc6104 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Goettl, Elizabeth J. |
| Contributors | Ala'i-Rosales, Shahla, Rosales-Ruiz, Jesus, Ellis, Janet |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Goettl, Elizabeth J., Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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