Abigail K. Petronelli

Florida Institute of Technology

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Daniel E. Conine

Georgia State University

Timothy R. Vollmer

University of Florida

Crystal M. Slanzi

Temple University

Molly A. Barlow

University of Florida

Faris R. Kronfli

University of Florida

Rachael Ferguson

Florida Institute of Technology

Emma Grauerholz‐Fisher

Salve Regina University

Lindsay Kalick

University of Florida

Cynthia M. Dela Rosa

Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Samuel L. Morris

Louisiana State University

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Comparing the results of one‐session, two‐session, and three‐session MSWO preference assessments

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2021)

Daniel E. Conine Samuel L. Morris Faris R. Kronfli Crystal M. Slanzi Abigail K. Petronelli

The multiple‐stimulus‐without‐replacement (MSWO) preference assessment is commonly used in behavior‐analytic research and practice. As originally published, the MSWO included 5 sessions in an effort to confirm stimulus preferences. Subsequent researchers have evaluated the validity of MSWO outcomes when the assessment is abbreviated. Generally, valid outcomes have been noted for 3‐session MSWOs (that is, the outcomes match those of the 5‐session version), while validity outcomes for 1‐ or 2‐session MSWOs have varied across studies. The current study utilized data from 157 MSWO preference assessments conducted in previously published research with 49 total participants and analyzed the extent to which 1‐session or 2‐session variations of those assessments would have yielded similar outcomes as a 3‐session assessment. Results indicate that the hierarchies produced by both abbreviated formats were strongly correlated with those produced by a 3‐session assessment. However, neither 1‐ nor 2‐session MSWOs reliably identified the same highest‐preferred stimuli as a 3‐session MSWO.

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10.1002/jaba.808

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Into Inclusion: Increasing Trans-Inclusive Practices with Behavior Analysis

Behavior Analysis in Practice (2022)

Abigail K. Petronelli Rachael Ferguson

10.1007/s40617-021-00669-2

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Assessment and treatment of response to name for children with autism spectrum disorder: Toward an efficient intervention model

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2020)

Daniel E. Conine Timothy R. Vollmer Molly A. Barlow Emma Grauerholz‐Fisher Cynthia M. Dela Rosa

Response to name (RTN) is an early developmental milestone, deficits in which are associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study extends previous research by evaluating an assessment and treatment model for RTN with 13 children with ASD. For all participants, phase 1 was a naturalistic social baseline. The 9 children who did not meet mastery criteria in phase 1 underwent a series of treatment conditions in phase 2. In phase 3, treatment components were removed, and generalization was assessed. Results indicated that tangible reinforcement procedures can produce rapid increases in discriminated RTN, sometimes without prompts. The total number of trials to mastery were reduced in the current study relative to previous research. Results also provide preliminary evidence to suggest that the phase 1 baseline condition may produce distinct patterns of RTN that could be used to predict treatment effects and further reduce trials to mastery in future work.

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10.1002/jaba.737

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LGBTQ+ conversion therapy and applied behavior analysis: A call to action

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2021)

Daniel E. Conine Sarah C. Campau Abigail K. Petronelli

The term conversion therapy refers to any practices intended to alter a person's sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or any combination thereof. The present-day scientific consensus is that such practices are not only ineffective, but highly harmful and fundamentally unethical. However, historical connections exist between applied behavior analysis and the design and dissemination of conversion therapy practices. The purpose of this paper is to highlight these connections and to call for further attention and action from contemporary behavior analysts on this matter. Specifically, we call for continued discussion and review of previously published conversion therapy papers according to present-day guidelines for ethical research, position statements from professional organizations, additional ethics guidelines for behavior-analytic practice, and future behavior-analytic research and practice efforts that support LGBTQ+ people.

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10.1002/jaba.876

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