The use of noncontingent escape to reduce disruptive behaviors in children with speech delays.

Coleman, C. L., & Holmes, P. A. (1998). The use of noncontingent escape to reduce disruptive behaviors in children with speech delays. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 31, 687-690.

Noncontingent escape (NCE) was used to reduce disruptive behavior in 3 children during regularly scheduled speech therapy sessions. Results showed rapid decreases in disruptive behavior and accompanying increases in compliance across children. Findings suggest that speech therapists with little expertise in behavior analysis can effectively implement NCE.

DESCRIPTORS: noncontingent escape, disruptive behavior, compliance, speech therapy