ERIC Number: EJ1252238
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-May
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1944-7515
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Using Progressive Time Delay to Increase Levels of Peer Imitation during Play with Preschoolers with Disabilities
Francis, Rachel; Winchester, Claire; Barton, Erin E.; Ledford, Jennifer R.; Velez, Marina
American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v125 n3 p186-199 May 2020
Research suggests peer imitation can be taught using systematic procedures and can be embedded into ongoing play contexts with preschool-age children. However, additional research is needed to test procedures that may increase levels of peer imitation with toddlers with disabilities and in generalized contexts. We used a multiple probe across participants research design to evaluate the effectiveness of progressive time delay (PTD) to teach peer imitation to preschoolers with disabilities during a play activity with a peer. We also examined the efficacy of PTD in a generalized context (i.e., new peers, implementer, and materials). Visual analysis indicated a functional relation between PTD and unprompted peer imitation; however, generalization was variable across participants. Our results support previous research indicating PTD is effective in teaching children with disabilities to imitate their peers.
Descriptors: Peer Influence, Imitation, Preschool Children, Students with Disabilities, Toddlers, Teaching Methods, Time, Play, Program Effectiveness, Generalization
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-1897. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: http://www.aaiddjournals.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (ED)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: H325K140110; H325K140308