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

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作者
Mechling, Linda C. [1 ]
Gast, David L. [2 ]
Seid, Nicole H.
机构
[1] Univ N Carolina, Dept Early Childhood & Special Educ, Wilmington, NC 28403 USA
[2] Univ Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 USA
关键词
PDA; Autism spectrum disorder; Self-prompting; DAILY LIVING SKILLS; PHOTOGRAPHIC ACTIVITY SCHEDULES; HELD PROMPTING SYSTEM; INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES; DEVELOPMENTAL-DISABILITIES; SELF-MANAGEMENT; MODELING INTERVENTIONS; RESPONSE CHAINS; VIDEO; CHILDREN;
D O I
10.1007/s10803-009-0761-0
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
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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页码:1420 / 1434
页数:15
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