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Systematic review of interruption and redirection procedures for autistic individuals
Author(s) -
Ledford Jennifer R.,
Trump Cary,
Chazin Kate T.,
Windsor Sienna A.,
Eyler Paige Bennett,
Wunderlich Kara
Publication year - 2023
Publication title -
behavioral interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.605
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1099-078X
pISSN - 1072-0847
DOI - 10.1002/bin.1905
Subject(s) - generalization , psychology , corollary , psychological intervention , intervention (counseling) , developmental psychology , augmentative and alternative communication , psychiatry , mathematical analysis , mathematics , pure mathematics
Interruption and redirection (IR) procedures involve systematically disrupting an undesirable behavior and prompting an individual to engage in an alternative behavior. These procedures have been frequently assessed for reducing repetitive behaviors for autistic individuals. The primary purpose of this review was to assess IR interventions to determine whether outcomes vary according to intervention characteristics, dependent variable types, design quality, or publication status. A secondary purpose was to assess the extent to which generalization and maintenance outcomes were measured and whether characteristics of these conditions were related to outcomes. IR interventions were moderately successful for reducing repetitive behaviors but less effective for improving corollary variables such as appropriate vocalizations and functional engagement. Generalization and maintenance outcomes, when measured, were poor. Results indicate the need for alternative or augmentative procedures that focus on engagement in meaningful interactions and activities.