Using Video Modeling Delivered Through iPods to Teach Vocational Tasks to Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of using video modeling delivered through a portable media player (Apple video iPod) as a means of teaching job-related tasks to four young adults with autism spectrum disorders. The videos were enhanced by adding written instructions. Resu...

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Published inCareer development and transition for exceptional individuals Vol. 35; no. 3; pp. 155 - 167
Main Authors Kellems, Ryan O., Morningstar, Mary E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.12.2012
SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities
Subjects
Autism
Handheld Devices
Instructional Effectiveness
Job Placement
Job Training
Modeling (Psychology)
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Social Behavior
Technology Uses in Education
Training Methods
Video Technology
Visual Learning
Young Adults
social validation
career and vocational
employment
single subject
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of using video modeling delivered through a portable media player (Apple video iPod) as a means of teaching job-related tasks to four young adults with autism spectrum disorders. The videos were enhanced by adding written instructions. Results indicated that using the iPod was associated with immediate and substantial gains in the percentage of steps completed correctly. All of the participants demonstrated maintenance of the acquired tasks. In addition, all four of the young adults were able to use the video iPod independently. Social validity data indicated that using an iPod was a socially acceptable and appropriate way to deliver a video modeling intervention in some community employment settings
ISSN:2165-1434
2165-5144
2165-1442
DOI:10.1177/0885728812443082