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Gardner, Stephanie J.; Wolfe, Pamela S. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2019
In order to maximize the future level of independence learners with autism spectrum disorder display, daily living tasks can be taught in K-12 programs using a variety of instructional methods, including video-based instruction. This study investigated the effectiveness of an instructional package including video priming and prompting along with a…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Intervention, Cues, Adolescents
Lantz, Stacy Stairs – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of participation in the LifeSkills Training (LST) program on student outcomes regarding attendance, discipline, and mental health referrals. Four middle schools located in Western and Central Pennsylvania participated in the study. A total number of 231 participants from three schools…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Daily Living Skills, Training, Attendance
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Wynkoop, Kaylee S.; Robertson, Rachel E.; Sobeck, Emily E. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2018
Video modeling (VM) is an intervention that may be implemented to improve the daily living skills of students with autism. A multiple probe across behaviors design was employed to examine the effects of VM and VM plus prompting and reinforcement (VM+P&R) on the daily living skills of one elementary student with autism. The percentage of…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Modeling (Psychology), Prompting, Reinforcement
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Gardner, Stephanie J.; Wolfe, Pamela S. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2015
A primary goal of instruction for students with developmental disabilities is to enhance their future quality of life by promoting skill acquisition, which will enable them to live, function, and participate in the community. One instructional method that can help students with developmental disabilities improve independence in performing daily…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Daily Living Skills, Teaching Methods, Skill Development
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Gitlin, Laura N.; Winter, Laraine; Corcoran, Mary; Dennis, Marie P.; Schinfield, Sandy; Hauck, Walter W. – Gerontologist, 2003
Purpose: We examine 6-month effects of the Environmental Skill-Building Program on caregiver well-being and care recipient functioning and whether effects vary by caregiver gender, race (White or non-White), and relationship (spouse or nonspouse). Design and Methods: We enrolled 255 family caregivers of community-residing persons with Alzheimer's…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Spouses, Intervention, Females