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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Video Instruction on Social and Communication Skills Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review of the Literature
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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
Evidence-Based Practices for Young Children with Autism: Contributions for Single-Subject Design Research.
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Odom, Samuel L.; Brown, William H.; Frey, Timothy; Karasu, Necdet; Smith-Canter, Lora Lee; Strain, Phillip S. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2003
A review of 37 single subject design studies examined evidence-based practices for young children with autism. Practices with well established evidence of effectiveness were adult-directed teaching and differential reinforcement. Emerging and effective practices included peer-mediated interventions, visual supports, self-monitoring, and family…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices, Instructional Effectiveness
Effective Educational Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Iovannone, Rose; Dunlap, Glen; Huber, Heather; Kincaid, Don – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2003
This article identifies six core elements that have empirical support and should be included in instructional programs for students with autistic spectrum disorders. They are: (1) individualized supports and services; (2) systematic instruction; (3) comprehensible/structured learning environments; (4) specialized curriculum content; (5) functional…
Descriptors: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education
Policy-Related Research Issues and Perspectives.
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Simpson, Richard L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2003
This article discusses the need to connect research and policy in the education of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. It considers issues related to selecting and implementing use of research and evidence-based practices and the need for appropriately trained educational professionals. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy, Educational Practices