Sequelic

Sequelic Control (i.e., Conversing)

The sequelic is a form of intraverbal behavior that does not resemble the source of control. For instance, upon hearing Fire! the speaker may shout Call 911! To assess sequelic control, ensure the target item is not present, and that access to it is not restricted. A thematic prompt, but not the name of the item, is stated by the assessor.

Objective: To assess the extent to which non-imitative verbal stimuli control the speaker’s verbal behavior.

Materials: Alternate activity that does not involve referent objects.

Method: Discrete Trial Training

Intertrial Interval: 20 to 30-sec

R/O: tact, mand, and echoic function

Environmental Relations:

✗ - Restricted Access ✗ - Object Present ✓ - Fill-in-the-blank ✗ - Imitative Stimulus

Reinforcer:

✗ - Object ✓ - Generalized

Procedures:

Ensure referent objects are removed from the assessment area.
Engage the participant in alternate activity with token reinforcement.
Provide fill-in-the-blank frame.
Reinforce responding
- Referent object (FR-1)

- Attending (VR-2)
Resume alternate activity.

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