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Using a Personal Digital Assistant to Increase Independent Task Completion by Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Linda C. Mechling, David L. Gast, Nicole H. Seid

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2009

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Abstract

In this study, a personal digital assistant (PDA) with picture, auditory, and video prompts with voice over, was evaluated as a portable self-prompting device for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Using a multiple probe design across three cooking recipes and replicated with three students with ASD, the system was tested for its effectiveness in increasing independent performance across the multiple step tasks. In addition, data were recorded for the number and types of prompts used by the students across time. Results indicate that the students with ASD were able to adjust the prompt levels used on the PDA and to maintain their ability to use the device to independently complete recipes over time.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Using a Personal Digital Assistant to Increase Independent Task Completion by Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs
Linda C. Mechling
David L. Gast
Nicole H. Seid
Publicatiedatum
01-10-2009
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2009
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-009-0761-0