ERIC Number: EJ1357609
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Dec
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-2154-1647
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Effects of the System of Least Prompts on Pretend Play Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bateman, Katherine J.; Schwartz, Ilene S.
Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, v57 n4 p417-429 Dec 2022
Engagement in strong play skills is important as an outcome by itself, but also as means to achieve other valued outcomes in early childhood development. Yet, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often demonstrate challenges in this area of development. To address these challenges, intervention is needed. This study evaluated the effects of implementation of an antecedent-based teaching strategy, the system of least prompts (SLP), to teach pretend play skills to preschoolers diagnosed with ASD in an inclusive preschool program. This study utilized single case research design to identify the effects of intervention on pretend play skills. Data presented in this study demonstrated independent engagement in generalized pretend play skills during free choice. Results suggest that this intervention was an effective teaching strategy for young children with ASD, demonstrating effects for all participants.
Descriptors: Play, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Prompting, Skill Development, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Inclusion, Program Effectiveness, Generalization, Training, Visual Aids, Individualized Instruction
Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://www.daddcec.com/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) (ED/IES)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A120232
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