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The current investigation extends the findings of previous studies on the effects of simulation and correspondence training for teaching hygiene skills. Two male participants between the ages of 5 and 6 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were taught hygiene skills in a clinic setting. Both participants acquired the hygiene routine. Following instruction, the participants’ parents conducted probe sessions to assess generalization to the home environment. Generalization occurred for both participants. Moreover, a 6-month follow-up probe confirmed the maintenance of skills. This article provides utility to practitioners by providing a methodology for teaching hygiene after a bowel movement, demonstrating the generalization of skills from the clinic to the home, and providing a model for parent involvement.
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Byra, K.L., White, S., Temple, M. et al. An Approach to Cleanliness Training to Support Bathroom Hygiene among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Behav Analysis Practice 11, 139–143 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-017-0205-9
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