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Effects of Multiple Schedules of Reinforcement on Appropriate Communication and Challenging Behaviors: A Meta-Analysis
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Muharib, Reem; Walker, Virginia L.; Alresheed, Fahad; Gerow, Stephanie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
In this review, we summarized and meta-analyzed 35 single-case intervention studies that involved the use of multiple schedules of reinforcement with 78 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Based on Tau-U calculations, multiple schedules of reinforcement produced an overall large effect for appropriate communicative…
Descriptors: Reinforcement, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Scheduling
A Comparison of Video Prompting to Least-to-Most Prompting among Children with Autism and Intellectual Disability
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Aljehany, Mashal Salman; Bennett, Kyle D. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) may experience challenges when learning tasks that are complex and require numerous steps. This difficulty can lead to employment issues for this population of learners. Therefore, researchers have explored methods to teach employment-related tasks to students with ASD…
Descriptors: Prompting, Video Technology, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
The Effects of a Peer-Delivered Social Skills Intervention for Adults with Comorbid down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Davis, Matthew A. Cody; Spriggs, Amy; Rodgers, Alexis; Campbell, Jonathan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Deficits in social skills are often exhibited in individuals with comorbid Down syndrome (DS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and there is a paucity of research to help guide intervention for this population. In the present study, a multiple probe study across behaviors, replicated across participants, assessed the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Interpersonal Competence, Intervention, Adults
Comparing Mobile Technologies for Teaching Vocational Skills to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/Or Intellectual Disabilities Using Universally-Designed Prompting Systems
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Van Laarhoven, Toni; Carreon, Adam; Bonneau, Wendy; Lagerhausen, Ashli – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
The purpose of this study was to compare mobile technologies with universally-designed prompting systems to improve the independent vocational performance of four adolescents with ASD and/or ID in school-based employment settings. Specific aims were to (1) compare the effectiveness of universally-designed prompting systems presented on iPads and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Handheld Devices
Paraprofessional-Delivered Video Prompting to Teach Academics to Students with Severe Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
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Knight, Victoria F.; Kuntz, Emily M.; Brown, Melissa – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Video prompting is effective for teaching a variety of skills (e.g., daily living, communication) to students with autism and intellectual disability; yet, little research exists on the efficacy of these strategies on academic skills, in inclusive settings, and with typical intervention agents. Authors collaborated with paraprofessionals to select…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Severe Disabilities, Inclusion, Prompting
Promoting Social Interactions and Job Independence for College Students with Autism or Intellectual Disability: A Pilot Study
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Gilson, Carly B.; Carter, Erik W. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
The employment outcomes for young adults with autism or intellectual disability (ID) lag far behind those of their peers without disabilities. Most postsecondary education programs for students with disabilities incorporate internship experiences to foster employment skills. However, the proximity of job coaches may inadvertently hinder social…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Young Adults