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Maskey, Morag; Rodgers, Jacqui; Grahame, Victoria; Glod, Magdalena; Honey, Emma; Kinnear, Julia; Labus, Marie; Milne, Jenny; Minos, Dimitrios; McConachie, Helen; Parr, Jeremy R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
We examined the feasibility and acceptability of using an immersive virtual reality environment (VRE) alongside cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for young people with autism experiencing specific phobia. Thirty-two participants were randomised to treatment or control. Treatment involved one session introducing CBT techniques and four VRE…
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Feasibility Studies, Computer Simulation, Anxiety
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Gerencser, Kristina R.; Higbee, Thomas S.; Contreras, Bethany P.; Pellegrino, Azure J.; Gunn, Summer L. – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2018
Efficient and effective training strategies for paraprofessionals in special education settings face many challenges. Interactive computerized training (ICT)--a self-paced program that incorporates audio narration, video models, interactive activities, and competency checks--is one potential solution. ICT has been successful in training college…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Special Education, Individualized Instruction
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Turner-Brown, Lauren M.; Perry, Timothy D.; Dichter, Gabriel S.; Bodfish, James W.; Penn, David L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2008
The goal of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and utility of a group-based cognitive behavioral intervention to improve social-cognitive functioning in adults with high-functioning autism (HFA). We modified the treatment manual of a previously validated intervention, Social Cognition and Interaction Training (SCIT), for optimal use with…
Descriptors: Intervention, Adults, Autism, Social Cognition