ABSTRACT
A multiple baseline design across participants was used to evaluate the effects of video modeling with embedded instructions on training teachers to implement 3 preference assessments. Each assessment was conducted with a confederate learner or a child with autism during generalization probes. All teachers met the predetermined mastery criterion, and 2 of the 3 demonstrated skill maintenance at 1-month follow-up.
Subject(s)
Behavior Therapy/education , Education of Intellectually Disabled/methods , Education, Special , Video Recording , Autistic Disorder/rehabilitation , Behavior Therapy/methods , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Teaching/methodsABSTRACT
We evaluated the effectiveness of a behavioral skills training package to teach implementation of Phases 1, 2, and 3A of the picture exchange communication system (PECS) to teachers employed at a therapeutic center for children with autism. Probes in the natural environment and follow-up were conducted with children who were assigned to work with the teachers in their own classrooms. Results provide additional support for the efficacy of behavioral skills training to teach implementation of PECS.
