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2006
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National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
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Use of Shaping to Overcome the Fear of Entering a Restroom: A Case Study of a Preschooler with Autism

  • Suja M. George, Ph.D. (Author) Fresno Pacific University Clovis Unified School District image/svg+xml
    Suja George works as a school psychologist in Clovis, California and an adjunct faculty at Fresno Pacific University in Fresno, California. She received her doctorate in Human and Community Development at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her current research interests include special education, behavioral analysis, mindfulness, and serving diverse student populations. She is pursuing a credential in Board Certified Behavior Analysis.
  • Tamara Soemali, M.S. (Author) Fresno Pacific University Clovis Unified School District
    Tamara Soemali works as a school psychologist and board certified behavior analyst in Clovis, California. She received her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from National University, master’s degrees in School Psychology, School Counseling, and School Conflict Resolution and Mediation from Fresno Pacific University, and Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Northern Texas. Her current research interests include special education, Autism, and Trauma Informed Schools.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.413
Abstract
Teaching toilet training skills to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be challenging. Many techniques use Azrin and Foxx’s Rapid Toilet Training method (RTT). However, some children with ASD find the first RTT step of entering the bathroom or restroom to be challenging due to the relatively loud sound of the toilet flushing. Although more schools and public settings are utilizing the automatic flush toilets, effective strategies for overcoming the fear of the sound is limited to non-existent. The current study utilizes shaping to assist a preschool student with ASD overcome her fear of entering a restroom.
Keywords
Acoustics, Anxiety, Auditory Stimuli, Autism, Behavior Modification, Fear
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George, S. M., & Soemali, T. (2020). Use of Shaping to Overcome the Fear of Entering a Restroom: A Case Study of a Preschooler with Autism. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 15(1), 38-45. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.413

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