Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Summer 2012
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Experimental Psychology
Committee Chair
Wendy Williams
Second Committee Member
Elizabeth Street
Third Committee Member
Ralf Greenwald
Abstract
The present investigation adapted a behaviorally-based toilet-training protocol for use with two male children with developmental disabilities. Positive practice and verbal reprimands were eliminated, and reinforcement, scheduled sits, and a urine alarm were utilized. Data were collected on the number of intoilet urinations, urinary accidents, and self-initiations. Results show that both participants exhibited significant improvement in their toileting skills and met the final success criteria rapidly. These results were maintained through follow-up. Implications for the elimination of punishment procedures in future toilet training protocols are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Pearsall, Chelsea Lynn, "A Punishment-free, Toilet-training Protocol for Children with Developmental Disabilities" (2012). All Master's Theses. 1495.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1495
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Applied Behavior Analysis Commons, Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms Commons, Child Psychology Commons, Experimental Analysis of Behavior Commons