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Mechling, Linda C.; Savidge, Erin J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2011
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of a Personal Digital Assistant with multiple prompt levels to increase completion of novel task boxes and transitioning within and between tasks. The study used a multiple probe design across three sets of task boxes replicated with three students with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.…
Descriptors: Autism, Novelty (Stimulus Dimension), Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Handheld Devices
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Mazurek, Micah O.; Shattuck, Paul T.; Wagner, Mary; Cooper, Benjamin P. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
Anecdotal reports indicate that individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are often preoccupied with television, computers, and video games (screen-based media). However, few studies have examined this issue. The current study examined screen-based media use among a large, nationally representative sample of youths participating in the…
Descriptors: Video Games, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation