A Pilot Investigation of Individual and Dyad Instructional Arrangements.

ABSTRACT: An essential goal for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is to reach maximal independence on a variety of tasks that facilitate academic and vocational engagement and community integration. One-to-one instructional arrangements do not adequately prepare individuals with autism to function within various group contexts and limit opportunities for positive social interactions with one or more peers. Furthermore, group instructional formats have multiple benefits, including potentially increased instructional time and additional learning opportunities. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the acquisition and maintenance of verbal behavior targets in individual and dyad instruction, as well as to compare levels of engagement across these instructional arrangements. Resu

SUBMITTER: Croner JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5959817 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature