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Using Behavioral Skills Training With Self-Monitoring To Increase Conversation Skills In Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Laura De Zayas
Using Behavioral Skills Training With Self-Monitoring To Increase Conversation Skills In Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Laura De Zayas
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
One of the major skill deficits found in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lack of social skills. These socials skills range from having conversations, interpreting nonverbal behavior, understanding emotions, and understanding the perspective of others. Behavior skills training (BST) and self-monitoring have generally been shown to be effective in improving social skills for individuals with ASD. However, there is limited research that used BST with self-monitoring as an intervention package to improve social skills, particularly communication skills of adolescents with ASD in the school setting. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to extend the current literature …
Evaluating Small-Scale Simulation Training With In-Situ Training To Teach Poison Safety Skills To A Child With Autism, Amanda Coppola
Evaluating Small-Scale Simulation Training With In-Situ Training To Teach Poison Safety Skills To A Child With Autism, Amanda Coppola
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Dangerous stimuli such as medication bottles are found every day in a typical household. It is vital to teach children safety skills that will provide them the tools necessary to respond appropriately to these stimuli. This study evaluated the use of small-scale training to teach poison safety skills to children with autism spectrum disorder. One child 4 years-old was taught safety skills using behavior skills training with a miniature model of their home, and dolls to represent an adult and themselves. In situ assessments were conducted in the home of the participant to determine if target behaviors are met when …