ERIC Number: EJ1378638
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jun
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-2154-1647
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Improving Caregiver Implementation of Communication Supports for Young Children with Autism
Coleman, Heather; Layden, Selena J.; Horner, Lynda Gayle
Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, v58 n2 p162-180 Jun 2023
The use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in the child's natural setting is critical for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to improve communication skills and promote generalization. Yet, to implement EBPs effectively, caregivers often require training. The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy of behavior skills training (BST) to teach a caregiver to implement a parent-implemented discrete trial training (DTT) intervention in their home. Using a multiple baseline design, one caregiver was taught to implement the intervention focused on three verbal behavior operants. Results demonstrated a functional relation between the BST and caregiver implementation. This study provides a model for therapists and educators working with caregivers to implement communication interventions in the home.
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Evidence Based Practice, Young Children, Program Effectiveness, Child Behavior, Parent Education, Intervention, Skill Development, Verbal Operant Conditioning, Verbal Communication, Expressive Language, Correlation, Program Implementation, Parent Child Relationship, Interpersonal Communication
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: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
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