Using Prompting and Modeling to Teach Imitation Skills and Eye Contact to Syrian Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Lack of eye contact and imitation deficits are frequently targeted in behavioral interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this study, we examined the effects of prompting and modeling on the imitation skills and eye contact of three Arabic-speaking young children with ASD in Syria. A multiple baseline design with a withdrawal component was used to evaluate the effects of the intervention in a clinical setting, at a center for children with special needs, and in follow-up sessions conducted in the participants’ homes. All participants’ imitative responses and eye contact increased when prompting and modeling were used. Our findings support the effectiveness of prompting and modeling on imitation skills.

Ämnesord

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Utbildningsvetenskap -- Pedagogik (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Educational Sciences -- Pedagogy (hsv//eng)

SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP  -- Psykologi -- Psykologi (hsv//swe)

SOCIAL SCIENCES  -- Psychology -- Psychology (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

ASD

eye contact

imitation

modeling

prompting

specialpedagogik

Special Education

specialpedagogik med inriktning mot utbildningsvetenskap

Special Education with a Focus on Educational Science

psykologi

Psychology

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