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McCoy, Ashley; McNaughton, David – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2021
The present study evaluated the effects of online training on educators' knowledge and use of system of least prompts (SLP) to support the communication of individuals with autism who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). A pre/posttest group design with switching replications was utilized. Three dependent variables: (a) knowledge…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Prompting, Computer Assisted Instruction, Training
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Ke, Fengfeng; Moon, Jewoong – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2018
Using OpenSimulator, we constructed a 3D virtual playground that affords competition-themed social gaming, role-play gaming and design-themed architectural gaming among high-functioning autistic (HFA) children. A mixed-method, multi-case study was conducted to examine the association between the game task and setting features, learners'…
Descriptors: Correlation, Computer Simulation, Role Playing, Interpersonal Relationship
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Wang, Xianhui; Laffey, James; Xing, Wanli; Galyen, Krista; Stichter, Janine – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2017
This case study describes the verbal and nonverbal social interaction of 11 youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a 3D Collaborative Virtual Learning Environment-iSocial. The youth were developing social competence through participation in a social competence intervention curriculum implemented online so as to provide access to high quality…
Descriptors: Verbal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Hess, Lucille – Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 2006
Children with autism have poor pretend play abilities, which greatly affects their social skill development. This intervention technique, using an adult partner, describes how a guided story and role-play format enhanced abilities of pretence and the understanding of social roles in a ten-year-old, verbal boy with autism. By having an everyday…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Skill Development, Interpersonal Competence, Play
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Ogletree, Billy T.; And Others – Focus on Autistic Behavior, 1995
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an innovative treatment sequence designed to facilitate semantic/pragmatic language development in a 5-year old with high-functioning autism. The independent variable was a treatment sequence emphasizing video vignettes and role plays. Dependent variables included efficient gaze, responding without delays,…
Descriptors: Autism, Case Studies, Communication Skills, Instructional Effectiveness
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers