Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice, Vol 24(2), May 2024, 105-111; doi:10.1037/bar0000287
Toileting skills are essential daily living skills; however, research in postbowel movement hygiene is limited. The present study taught postbowel movement hygiene (i.e., wiping) to three neurotypical participants using behavior skills training (BST), a task analysis, and a Likert-type cleanliness scale to assess clean versus soiled toilet paper. Within our BST procedure we used video models to teach participants to wipe using simulated materials. Generalization was programed for across different simulated bowel movement consistencies during training. All participants demonstrated acquisition of wiping using the simulated materials following training and two of three participants demonstrated generalization of wiping to in vivo bowel movements in the home. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)