Use of Video Modeling to Teach Vocational Skills to Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

As part of a collaborative project between a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and a local private business, we examined the effects of video modeling to teach vocational skills to four adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Video modeling was used...

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Published in:Education & treatment of children 2010-08, Vol.33 (3), p.339-349
Main Authors: Allen, Keith D., Wallace, Dustin P., Renes, Diana, Bowen, Scott L., Burke, Ray V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Adult vocational education
Asperger Syndrome
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autistic disorder
Children & youth
Company business management
Curricula
Developmental Disabilities
Education
Educational videos
Instructional Effectiveness
Job Skills
Learning strategies
Males
Management
Modeling (Psychology)
Musical intervals
Observation
Participant observation
Pervasive child development disorders
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Role Models
School Safety
Scripts
Skill Development
Skills
Special education
Special needs students
Studies
Study and teaching
Teaching Methods
Video modeling
Video tapes in education
Video Technology
Vocational Education
Young Adults
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Summary:As part of a collaborative project between a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and a local private business, we examined the effects of video modeling to teach vocational skills to four adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Video modeling was used to teach the participants to wear a WalkAround® mascot and entertain customers in a retail setting. Observations were conducted before and after participants watched a video model of the skills performed in both scripted and naturalistic scenes. All participants learned to use the targeted skills after watching the video model and all reported that they enjoyed the work. Implications and vocational applications are discussed.
ISSN:0748-8491
1934-8924
1934-8924
DOI:10.1353/etc.0.0101