Natural language procedures
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Natural Language training is a set of procedures used by behavior analysts. Behavior analysts language training procedures run along a continuium from highly restrictive such as discrete trial training to very nonrestrictive- conversationally based strategies. Natural language fall in the middle of these procedures [1]
History
Natural language training, sometimes referred to as miliue language trainig emerged from generalization research by Donald Baer. [2] The focus on these procedures was to use concepts closer to the natural environment to reduce prompt deprendency and promote generalization. Research exists showng that over 90% of the studies report good generalization for natural language training procedures [3]
Usage
Currently, these procedures are used to teach children with autism and developmental disabilities. Because of there focus on generalization, natural language programs are often recommended when discrete trial programs run into problems. [4] [5]
References
- ^ Peterson, P. (2004): Naturalistic Language Teaching Procedures for Children at Risk for Language Delays. The Behavior Analyst Today, 5(4), 404-420 [1].
- ^ Osnes, P. & Lieblein. (2003) An Explicit Technology of Generalization. The Behavior Analyst Today, 3 (4), 364-377 BAO
- ^ Peterson, P. (2009). Promoting Generalization and Maintenance of Skills Learned via Natural Language Teaching. J-SPL-ABA, 4, 90-131. [2]
- ^ Lillian V. Pelios & Amy Sucharzewski (2003): Teaching Receptive Language To Children with Autism: A Selective Overview. The Behavior Analyst Today, 4 (4), Pg. 378- 385 BAO
- ^ Ferraioli,S., Hughes, C. and Smith, T. (2005). A Model for Problem Solving in Discrete Trial Training for Children With Autism. JEIBI 2 (4), 224-235. BAO