{"id":50291,"date":"2025-08-28T13:17:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T17:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/?p=50291"},"modified":"2025-09-10T16:06:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T20:06:08","slug":"improving-health-routines-for-adults-with-disabilities-using-synchronous-reinforcement-strategies-inside-jaba-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/be_obs\/improving-health-routines-for-adults-with-disabilities-using-synchronous-reinforcement-strategies-inside-jaba-24","title":{"rendered":"Improving Health Routines for Adults with Disabilities Using Synchronous Reinforcement Strategies: Inside JABA 24"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38002175\/height\/128\/theme\/modern\/size\/standard\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/233d61\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF\" height=\"128\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" oallowfullscreen=\"true\" msallowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border: none;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen on: <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/improving-health-routines-for-adults-with-disabilities\/id1086413253?i=1000723907945\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6i5Yy2INPTrswRFwcGC6ZG?si=ZHDHAzUbSlK7rz4IbiUHiA\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/j1Q77I6Ckic?si=wWND8M63snhgPj5V\">YouTube<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In this episode of the <em>Inside JABA Series<\/em> podcast, we dive into a fascinating discussion on <strong>health-related routines for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)<\/strong>. Drs. Katie McHugh, Claudia Dozier, and JABA Editor-in-Chief John Borrero share insights from their recent study, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/jaba.70020\">Synchronous Reinforcement Schedules Promote Tolerance of Health-Related Routines for Adults with Disabilities<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-button-wrapper ghostkit-button-wrapper-gap-md ghostkit-button-wrapper-align-center\"><div class=\"ghostkit-button-wrapper-inner\">\n<a class=\"ghostkit-custom-2uIWcv ghostkit-button ghostkit-button-xl\" href=\"https:\/\/ordering.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/Lite\/Subs.aspx?doi=10.1002\/(ISSN)1938-3703&amp;ref=1938-3703\"><span class=\"ghostkit-button-text\">Subscribe to JABA Here<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The conversation explores how <strong>synchronous reinforcement schedules<\/strong>\u2014where reinforcement occurs in real time alongside behavior\u2014can improve tolerance for essential routines like toothbrushing, bathing, wearing medical devices, and more. The research team highlights case studies, methodological considerations, and the broader implications for clinical practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Get Learning CEs for listening to this show <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/behavioralobservations.com\/downloads\/session-310-inside-jaba-24-improving-health-routines-for-adults-with-disabilities-using-synchronous-reinforcement-strategies\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/em>!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Topics Covered<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">\u2705 <strong>Synchronous reinforcement schedules<\/strong> and why they may be more effective (and preferred) than delayed reinforcement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u2705 Applications for health routines such as toothbrushing, bathing, mask-wearing, GPS bracelets, helmets, and pulse oximeters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u2705 Collaborative service delivery with nursing and medical professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u2705 Challenges in participant consent and maintaining experimental control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u2705 Importance of measuring both <strong>behavioral outcomes and affective states<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">\u2705 Future research directions, including reinforcer assessments, continuous vs. discontinuous schedules, and maintaining treatment effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps and Future Directions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Editorial updates for broader keyword usage to increase accessibility outside of behavior analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Comparing graduated exposure with contingent vs. synchronous reinforcement interventions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Implementing more systematic <strong>preference and reinforcer assessments<\/strong> in future studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Exploring hybrid approaches (e.g., combining graduated exposure with synchronous reinforcement).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Collecting more comprehensive data on <strong>participant affect<\/strong> and treatment integrity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources &amp; References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Dr. Dozier's <a href=\"https:\/\/dozierresearchlab.weebly.com\/\">lab website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Dr. Dozier's <a href=\"https:\/\/absc.ku.edu\/people\/claudia-dozier\">KU faculty page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/absc.ku.edu\/degrees\">KU ABS online and on-campus graduate programs<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasautismhealth.com\/location\">Atlas Autism Health<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1901\/jaba.2008.41-137\">DeLeon, I. G., Hagopian, L. P., Rodriguez-Catter, V., Bowman, L. G., Long, E. S., &amp; Boelter, E. W. (2008)<\/a>. Increasing wearing of prescription glasses in individuals with mental retardation. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41(1), 137\u2013142.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/jaba.696\">Diaz de Villegas, S. C., Dozier, C. L., Jess, R. L., &amp; Foley, E. A. (2020)<\/a>. An evaluation of synchronous reinforcement for increasing on-task behavior in preschool children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53(3), 1660\u20131673.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/jaba.986\">Hardesty, E. M., Lerman, D. C., &amp; Hardee, J. L. (2023)<\/a>. A comparison of synchronous and noncontingent stimulus delivery on task engagement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 56(3), 664\u2013673.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/bin.1985\">Leslie, S. C., Dozier, C. L., Kamlowsky, M. E., McHugh, C. L., Diaz de Villegas, S. C., &amp; Kanaman, K. C. (2024)<\/a>. Using synchronous reinforcement to increase mask wearing in young children. Behavioral Interventions, 39(1), 1\u201329.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/jaba.950\">McHugh, C. L., Dozier, C. L., Diaz de Villegas, S. C., &amp; Kanaman, N. A. (2022)<\/a>. Using synchronous reinforcement to increase mask wearing in adults with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 55(4), 1157\u20131171.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1901\/jeab.1992.58-205\">Williams, D. C., &amp; Johnston, J. M. (1992)<\/a>. Continuous versus discrete dimensions of reinforcement schedules: An integrative analysis. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 58(1), 205\u2013228.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0891422205000752?via%3Dihub\">Ellis, E. M., Ala\u2019i-Rosales, S. S., Glenn, S. S., Rosales-Ruiz, J., &amp; Greenspoon, J. (2006)<\/a>. The effects of graduated exposure, modeling, and contingent social attention on tolerance to skin care products with two children with autism. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 27(6), 585\u2013598.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/jaba.833\">Halbur, M., Kodak, T., McKee, M., Carroll, R., Preas, E., Reidy, J., &amp; Cordeiro, M. C. (2021)<\/a>. Tolerance of face coverings for children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(2), 600-617.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1901\/jaba.2011.44-375\">Richling, S. M., Rapp, J. T., Carroll, R. A., Smith, J. N., Nystedt, A., &amp; Siewert, B. (2011)<\/a>. Using noncontingent reinforcement to increase compliance with wearing prescription prostheses. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44(2), 375-379.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1901\/jaba.1989.22-297\">Stark, L. J., Allen, K. D., Hurst, M., Nash, D. A., Rigney, B., &amp; Stokes, T. F. (1989)<\/a>. Distraction: Its utilization and efficacy with children undergoing dental treatment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 22(3), 297-307.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Guests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Dr. Catherine (Katie) McHugh<\/strong> \u2013 Researcher focused on health-related routines and intervention strategies for adults with disabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Dr. Claudia Dozier<\/strong> \u2013 Expert in reinforcement schedules and their applications across populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Dr. John Borrero<\/strong> \u2013 Current JABA Editor-in-Chief and behavior analyst contributing to dissemination and accessibility of applied research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube In this episode of the Inside JABA Series podcast, we dive into a fascinating discussion on health-related routines for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Drs. 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