Date of Graduation
Spring 2020
Degree
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Department
Psychology
Committee Chair
Jordan Belisle
Abstract
The present study evaluated the relationship between scores on the Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge Pre-Assessments (Equivalence & Transformation Modules; PEAK) in one individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their corresponding performance on standardized IQ tests (WPPSI-IV Short Form), their performances on PEAK assessments following 10 weeks of treatment with four hours per week, and the corresponding obtained relational deceleration coefficient. The data indicated a strong, significant relationship between participation in PEAK treatment and an increase in scores on PEAK and IQ tests. The relational deceleration coefficient score did not change significantly. These results have the implications PEAK treatment is reliable and valid and should be used to help teach relational responding to children with developmental disabilities.
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, derived relational responding, discrete trial training, PEAK-E assessment, PEAK-T assessment, relational deceleration coefficient, verbal behavior
Subject Categories
Applied Behavior Analysis
Copyright
© Megan Nicole Kimzey
Recommended Citation
Kimzey, Megan Nicole, "Evaluating Changes in PEAK and IQ Scores in Children With Autism Following a PEAK Treatment Program" (2020). MSU Graduate Theses/Dissertations. 3477.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/3477
