Effects of Decreasing Intersession Interval Duration on Graduated Exposure Treatment During Simulated Routine Dental Care
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Date
9-2019
Abstract
Reports suggest that individuals with developmental disabilities often engage in behavior during dental visits that precludes regular dental care. Graduated exposure therapies are an effective treatment for avoidant behavior in people with developmental delays, and some studies show that the duration of the intersession interval (ISI) can impact the effectiveness of graduated exposure treatments for typically developing individuals. The current study examined the effects of decreasing ISI on outcomes of a graduated exposure treatment during simulated routine dental care for 3 individuals diagnosed with autism. Treatment consisted of graduated exposure and extinction for disruptive behavior. Initially, sessions were conducted once per week. In subsequent conditions, treatment sessions were conducted 3-5 times per week. A nonconcurrent multiple baseline across subjects design was used to demonstrate experimental control. Results suggest that decreasing ISI durations can produce improved treatment outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Szalwinski, Julia; Thomason-Sassi, Jessica L.; Moore, Emily; and McConnell, Kelly, "Effects of Decreasing Intersession Interval Duration on Graduated Exposure Treatment During Simulated Routine Dental Care" (2019). Student Work - College of Arts and Sciences. 33.
https://digitalcommons.wne.edu/casstudent/33
Original Citation
Szalwinski, J., Thomason‐Sassi, J. L., Moore, E., & McConnell, K. (2019). Effects of decreasing intersession interval duration on graduated exposure treatment during simulated routine dental care. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 52(4), 944-955. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.642
