Programming for the generalization of communication to the classroom following assessment and training outside of the classroom

This study demonstrated a method for integrating in-class and out-of-class procedures to assess and treat an adaptive behavior deficit. The assessment and intervention procedures were implemented to teach students to respond appropriately when they were asked their name. The students were three pres chool boys whose language development was delayed. Assessment and teaching procedures were implemented outside the classroom in a multiple baseline de sign across students. Assessment and training were followed by generalizati on programming in the classroom. The generalization program consisted of co ntingent access to an item selected through a preference assessment. All st udents generalized correct responding to the classroom and maintained respo nding when the intervention was discontinued. The two students for whom fol low-up data were obtained continued to say their names three weeks followin g intervention.