The use of noncontingent escape to reduce disruptive behaviors in childrenwith speech delays

Noncontingent escape (NCE) was used to reduce disruptive behavior in 3 chil dren during regularly scheduled speech therapy sessions. Results showed rap id decreases in disruptive behavior and accompanying increases in complianc e across children. Findings suggest that speech therapists with little expe rtise in behavior analysis can effectively implement. NCE.