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Qi, Cathy Huaqing; Barton, Erin E.; Collier, Margo; Lin, Yi-Ling – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Video modeling (VM) interventions have increasingly been examined as a means of teaching social communication skills to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the research, which primarily used single-case research designs (SCRDs), pointed to inconsistent results across participants within studies and across studies. The purpose…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Modeling (Psychology), Teaching Methods, Skill Development
Boyle, Susannah A.; McNaughton, David; Chapin, Shelley E. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2019
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) often demonstrate delays in early language and literacy skills. Shared reading, the practice of adults reading aloud to children while using behaviors (e.g., asking questions) that are meant to promote interaction between the adult and child, is an intervention that has had positive effects on those…
Descriptors: Reading Skills, Language Skills, Children, Autism
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Zeedyk, Sasha M.; Tipton, Leigh Ann; Blacher, Jan – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2016
This article provides direction for educational decision making specifically for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who have the cognitive and adaptive capabilities required to pursue postsecondary college education. The purpose is to draw attention to the available postsecondary pathways, 2- and 4-year college options, by addressing…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Postsecondary Education, Student Personnel Services
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Pennington, Robert C. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2010
Although legislation mandates that students with autism receive instruction linked to the general education core content, there is limited research supporting the effectiveness of interventions for teaching core content to these students. In this study, the author reviewed research conducted between the years 1997 and 2008 using computer-assisted…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Core Curriculum, Autism, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Shukla-Mehta, Smita; Miller, Trube; Callahan, Kevin J. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2010
Video instruction as an intervention for teaching skills to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is gaining increased momentum in applied settings.Video instruction, comprised of video modeling, video self-modeling, and point-of-view video, has been utilized in various fields of study with various populations and target behaviors.…
Descriptors: Autism, Teaching Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Competence
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Stromer, Robert; Kimball, Jonathan W.; Kinney, Elisabeth M.; Taylor, Bridget A. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2006
A review of selected literature suggests that integrating multimedia computer supports with activity schedules can be an effective way to teach students to manage their work, play, and skill-building activities independently. Activity schedules originally were a means of promoting independent execution of previously learned responses by using…
Descriptors: Play, Autism, Scheduling, Learning Activities
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Heflin, L. Juane; Simpson, Richard L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1998
Discusses intervention and treatment options being used with the population of children and youth who have autism spectrum disorders. The discussion includes interventions based on relationship formation (including holding therapy, gentle teaching, options, and floor time), skill-based treatments, physiologically oriented intervention, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Behavior Modification, Children
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Westling, David L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1997
A survey involving 53 parents of children (mean age 5.3) with mental disabilities asked parents to rate various aspects of special education and related services. Results found parents were more concerned about development of skills in key areas than holistic skills development and were satisfied with current student placement. (CR)
Descriptors: Information Needs, Mental Retardation, Needs Assessment, Parent Attitudes