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Direct linkGevarter, Cindy; Siciliano, Mariah G.; Stone, Erin – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2022
This online survey study examined early intervention providers' knowledge and training needs surrounding evidence-based practices for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The researchers analyzed data from 87 early intervention providers (speech-language pathologists and developmental specialists) in a rural Southwestern U.S. state. The survey included…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Evidence Based Practice, Early Intervention, Knowledge Level
Whitby, Peggy J. Schaefer – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2013
General education placement of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased at a rate faster than all other disability categories combined. As more children are diagnosed with ASD and expected to meet the same academic standards as their neurotypical peers, there is a demand for effective educational strategies. Using a…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Teaching Methods, Intervention, Student Placement
Shepley, Collin; Lane, Justin D.; Shepley, Sally B. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2016
Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related social-communication delays may display difficulties commenting on actions that occur in their natural environment. One method for increasing early conversation skills is direct instruction. Using video examples of actions may increase the salient features of instructional targets and,…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Delayed Speech, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism
Rockwell, Sarah B.; Griffin, Cynthia C.; Jones, Hazel A. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2011
The purpose of this study was to provide preliminary results on the use of schema-based strategy instruction to teach addition and subtraction word problem solving to a fourth grade student with autism. The student was taught to use schematic diagrams to solve three types of addition and subtraction word problems. A multiple probes across…
Descriptors: Autism, Word Problems (Mathematics), Grade 4, Subtraction
Ganz, Jennifer B.; Boles, Margot B.; Goodwyn, Fara D.; Flores, Margaret M. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Although electronic tools such as handheld computers have become increasingly common throughout society, implementation of such tools to improve skills in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities has lagged in the professional literature. However, the use of visual scripts for individuals with disabilities, particularly those…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Electronic Learning, Vocabulary Development, Visual Stimuli
Cihak, David F.; Foust, Jennifer L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2008
Three elementary students with autism were taught single-digit addition problem-solving skills using number and touch-point strategies. Prior to the study, all students were unable to correctly calculate single-digit addition problems. An alternating-treatments design was used to compare the acquisition performance of single-digit addition…
Descriptors: Autism, Elementary School Students, Teaching Methods, Problem Solving
Mancil, G. Richmond; Haydon, Todd; Whitby, Peggy – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2009
Despite evidence from previous studies that support using Social Stories[TM] for problem behaviors, research conducted with more rigorous controls is needed to examine whether or not Social Stories constitute an evidence-based practice.This study employed an ABABCBC single-subject design comparing a Social Story presented in two formats across…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Elementary School Students
