Video-modelling as an effective solution for coaching carers of autistic adults

Purpose Teaching skills to autistic individuals can increase independence and quality of life. However, staff supporting such individuals often lack the skills needed to teach skills. This study evaluated the use of digital videos (DVDs) to coach three care staff in teaching tooth-brushing skills to...

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Published inTizard learning disability review Vol. 25; no. 4; pp. 197 - 206
Main Authors Cohen, Gabriel, McGill, Peter
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Brighton Emerald Publishing Limited 16.12.2020
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Subjects
Autism
Autistic adults
Autistic children
Behavioral Sciences
Caregivers
Client Characteristics (Human Services)
Coaching
Communication
Communication Skills
Comorbidity
Daily Living Skills
Ethics
Feedback
Hygiene
Independent Living
Intellectual disabilities
Interpersonal Relationship
Intervention
Males
Oral hygiene
Quality of life
Reinforcement
Relatives
Research Design
Researchers
Risk Assessment
Skill Development
Skills
Task analysis
Teaching
Teaching Methods
Teaching Skills
Technology
Teeth
Toothpaste
Video Technology
Work skills
Training
Autism
Video-modeling technology
Technology
Video
Staff
Self-care skills
Staff training
Autism spectrum disorder
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Summary:Purpose Teaching skills to autistic individuals can increase independence and quality of life. However, staff supporting such individuals often lack the skills needed to teach skills. This study evaluated the use of digital videos (DVDs) to coach three care staff in teaching tooth-brushing skills to three autistic adults with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach Personalized DVDs provided guidance on key elements of teaching new skills, including graded assistance, contingent reinforcement and environmental configuration. Participants watched their DVD six times over several days. Its impact on their teaching performances was evaluated using a multiple-baseline design. Social validity was investigated by distributing a questionnaire among the participants and family members of autistic adults. Findings Teaching performances improved substantially following training. The coaching method was rated positively by participants and family members. Originality/value Video-modelling technology can be used effectively to provide an efficient, individualized and acceptable method of coaching for care staff.
ISSN:1359-5474
2042-8782
DOI:10.1108/TLDR-03-2020-0004