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Higbee, Thomas S.; Aporta, Ana Paula; Resende, Alice; Nogueira, Mateus; Goyos, Celso; Pollard, Joy S. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2016
Discrete-trial instruction (DTI) is a behavioral method of teaching young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) that has received a significant amount of research support. Because of a lack of qualified trainers in many areas of the world, researchers have recently begun to investigate alternative methods of training professionals to…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Role Playing, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries
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Pierce, Karen; Schreibman, Laura – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1995
Two children with autism, aged 10, were exposed to peer-implemented pivotal response training (PRT). Typical peers implemented PRT strategies by modeling, role playing, and didactic instruction. Both children with autism maintained prolonged interactions with the peer, initiated play and conversations, and increased engagement in language and…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Development, Classroom Techniques, Intermediate Grades