Arntzen, E., Halstadtr;aso, A., & Halstadtr;aso, M. (2003).
Training play behavior in a 5-year-old boy with developmental disabilities.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis,
36, 367-370.
The purpose of the current study was twofold: (a) to investigate
if it was possible to train three different games (both as a
leader and as a participant) to a child with developmental
disabilities through interaction with 4 typically developing
peers, and (b) to examine if correct responding would be
maintained after the training was faded. A multiple probe design
across three games was used. The results showed that the child
learned both skills as a leader and as a participant in all three
games, and that skills were maintained for a period of 3 weeks
after the training had stopped.
DESCRIPTORS: _children, developmental disabilities, play behavior