**This course will NOT provide the participant with BACB CEUs**
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS COURSE FOR BACB CEUS YOU MUST PURCHASE THE PAID VERSION!
Not looking for CEUs, but want to join in the research fun?! Join us for our monthly Research Review Club on 9/14/25 to cover: Using Differential Reinforcement of a Discard Response to Treat Picat” by Slocum et al. (2017). NO CEUS WILL BE PROVIDED for participating in an online discussion.
Research Abstract: Previous research on the treatment of pica (i.e., the ingestion of inedible objects) is limited compared to research on the treatment of other types of severe problem behavior. This study involved the use of differential reinforcement of alternative behavior, with a discard response as the alternative behavior, to treat pica presented by a 13‐year‐old girl with an autism spectrum disorder. We extended previous research by thinning the schedule of reinforcement for the alternative response. Substantial reductions in pica were obtained. Limitations and future directions in the treatment of pica are discussed.
Keywords: N/A
Article Citation:
Slocum, S. K., Mehrkam, L. R., Peters, L. C., & Vollmer, T. R. (2017). Using differential reinforcement of a discard response to treat pica. Behavioral Interventions, 32(4), 420–427. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1489
Target Audience: Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts or anyone interested in Behavior Analytic Research!
Learning Objectives: As a result of this course, participants will be able to …
- Summarize the information from Slocum et al. (2017).
- Identify common themes throughout the research by Slocum et al. (2017).
- Discuss specific ideas from the research by Slocum et al. (2017) with other participants
- Identify how the research by Slocum et al. (2017) can be generalized to their practice.
- Identify how the research by Slocum et al. (2017) could not be generalized to their practice and/or what modifications would be needed to do so.
Course Includes
- 4 Lessons
