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A Review and Critical Examination of the System of Least Prompts
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Shepley, Collin; Lane, Justin D.; Ault, Melinda Jones – Remedial and Special Education, 2019
We systematically reviewed more than 25 years of applied research examining the system of least prompts response prompting procedure with individuals with disabilities. We identified 123 peer-reviewed studies including 413 participants receiving instruction with the system of least prompts. A total of 252 experimental designs were evaluated, with…
Descriptors: Prompting, Evidence Based Practice, Bias, Research Reports
Teaching Algebra with a Functional Application to Students with Moderate Intellectual Disability
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Chapman, Suzannah M.; Ault, Melinda Jones; Spriggs, Amy D.; Bottge, Brian A.; Shepley, Sally B. – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2019
A multiple probe across participants design was used to examine the effectiveness of a treatment package to teach students with moderate intellectual disability how to solve simple linear equations. The investigator read realistic scenarios of a problem, used actual items as manipulatives, presented a visual aid of the equation, and used a system…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Students with Disabilities, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Instructional Effectiveness
Teaching Students with Moderate and Severe Intellectual Disability to Compare Characters in Adapted Text
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Dieruf, Kristen B.; Ault, Melinda Jones; Spriggs, Amy D. – Journal of Special Education, 2020
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of a system of least prompts procedure and use of a graphic organizer to teach the academic literacy standard of comparing characters in text for elementary students with moderate and severe intellectual disability. A multiple probe across participants design was used to evaluate the results.…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Severe Intellectual Disability, Prompting
The Effect of Coaching on a Faith Community Volunteer's Use of Effective Teaching Behaviors
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Baggerman, Melanie A.; Ault, Melinda Jones; Collins, Belva C.; Spriggs, Amy D.; Slocum, Victoria – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2015
An important part of quality of life for people with moderate and severe disabilities (MSDs) is being involved in extracurricular and community activities. However, volunteers, who may not have experience with including people with MSDs, lead most community activities. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the effectiveness of teacher…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Coaching (Performance), Quality of Life, Moderate Intellectual Disability