Combining physical and auditory modeling prompts, time delay, rehearsal, and reinforcement produces acquisition and generalization of vocal and motor empathy skills in four young children with autism

Abstract

This review provides a summary and appraisal commentary on the treatment review by Schrandt, J. A., Buffington Townsend, D., & Poulson, C. L. (2009). Teaching empathy skills to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 17–32. Source of funding and disclosure of interest: No source of funding reported, and the original authors of this research report no conflicts of interest.