Humaira Hussain.
Video modeling for children with Asperger syndrome or high functioning autism.
Pak J Rehabil Jan ;4(1):37-41.

A multiple case study was conducted over the duration of six months to assess the effectiveness of video modeling intervention in teaching social behaviors. A group of 20 children with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism were selected from mainstream public school. Each child watched a videotape demonstrating a targeted behavior by a typically developing peer or a video of them-selves modeling the appropriate behavior. The child was then asked to engage in a social situation demanding the use of previously taught behavior. A special education teacher, classroom teacher, and speech-language pathologist rated the child’s interaction and use of targeted behaviors. Videos were used to modify, teach or shape a target behavior for the child to imitate and learn. For the purpose of this study, three specific behaviors were taught: teaching compliment giving, initiations, maintaining conversations, and learning and obeying classroom rules. Results of this study indicated that video modeling is an effective intervention method in teaching social behaviors to children on the Autism Spectrum. All participants showed an increased use of targeted social behaviors and also attempted to generate behaviors regardless of targeted stimuli. Further research in using adults as model sand targeting various social behaviors is warranted

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