Abstract

Effects of combining video and computer based instruction to teach social skills to four students with autism were evaluated with a multiple probe design across behaviors. The teacher designed a computer based program with embedded video clips of peers without disabilities displaying examples and non-examples of the targeted social skills: sharing, following teacher directions, and social greetings. Students were required to discriminate the examples from non-examples displayed in the video clips. Following computer based training, students participated in group activities with peers without disabilities. This allowed for evaluation of social skill acquisition. All students showed rapid improvements in targeted social skills in the natural environment. (Contains 3 figures.)

Citation

Simpson, A., Langone, J. & Ayres, K.M. (2004). Embedded Video and Computer Based Instruction to Improve Social Skills for Students with Autism. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 39(3), 240-252. Retrieved August 12, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/71943/.

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Keywords

• autism
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Group Activities
• Instructional Effectiveness
• Interpersonal Competence
• Peer Relationship
• Skill Development
• teaching methods
• Videotape Recordings