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Autism and Developmental Disorders
2015. Vol. 13, no. 1, 38–43
ISSN: 1994-1617 / 2413-4317 (online)

The usage of combined system of tokens in managing unwanted behavior of a child with ASD in the preschool group

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Y.M. Erz, V. Fala

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Abstract

The case study demonstrates effectiveness of the combined token system for the self-injury reduction in the boy with autism spectrum disorder. The instances of the unwanted behavior of the preschool student became less frequent and the appropriate and socially accepted behavior was formed.

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Keywords: autism spectrum disorder, unwanted behavior, behavior management, tokens system.

Journal rubric: Pedagogical & Parental Experience

Article type: announcing

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For citation: Erz, Y.M., Fala, V. (2015). The usage of combined system of tokens in managing unwanted behavior of a child with ASD in the preschool group. Autism and Developmental Disorders, 13(1), 38–43. (In Russ.). URL: https://psyjournals.ru/en/journals/autdd/archive/2015_n1/fala_erznaftulyeva (viewed: 01.07.2025)

© Erz Y.M., Fala V., 2015

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Yulia M. Erz, Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA), independent professional, Israel, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9654-8331, e-mail: yuliaerz@gmail.com

V. Fala, behavioral analyst, Intelegem Autismul, Kishinev, Moldova, e-mail: fala.veronica@gmail.com

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