A favorite article: "A model for problem solving in discrete trial training for children with autism."

While not a "VB" article, per se, I like to point this particular paper out to people when I can because I think it's very useful for thinking about how to teach and assess progress or, as may occur, lack therein in a logical and systematic matter. Don't let the "discrete trial" of the title throw you; there are other instructional strategies discussed, including incidental teaching and video modelling.

Ferraioli, S., Hughes, C., & Smith, T. (2005). A model for problem solving in discrete trial training for children with autism. Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention , 2(4), 224-246.

Note: As of 2010, the Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention is in the process of changing its name; it will now be known as the Journal of Behavior Assessment and Intervention in Children (JBAIC)
See the Journal website for more information.

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A favorite article: "A model for problem solving in discrete trial training for children with autism."

WORKSHOP: 6/10/09 Albany, NY: Establishing Repertoires of Thematic Play in Children with Autism Using Video Modeling

Title of Workshop: Establishing Repertoires of Thematic Play in Children with Autism Using Video Modeling

TO: Any interested parent or professional
DATE: Wednesday, June10, 2009
TIME: 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Sage Colleges, Albany Campus, 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 Kahl Campus Center in Room 224

Cost: Free but registration is required so that we can be sure to have adequate seating. Please email me with your interest and I will send you the registration form. (catbryson@ymail. com)

Our Presenter: Dr. Rebecca MacDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

In this session she will present procedures for teaching thematic pretend play using video modeling. Dr. MacDonald will review a play curriculum sequence and strategies for generating novel play in children with autism. As well also describe how to develop play scripts, video tape play models and teach using video modeling.

Play is an important part of a typical child's development and contributes to the acquisition of language and social interaction skills. Children with autism often do not develop play skills. Video modeling has been demonstrated to be an effective procedure to teach a variety of skills. We will review several studies that we have conducted demonstrating the effectiveness of video modeling teaching procedures to teach independent pretend play to children with autism, as well as to teach cooperative play between children with autism and typically developing peers. In addition, we will present data from our most recent work, teaching children to generate novel play using video modeling. Video modeling is now an integral part of our preschool social skills and play curriculum. In this workshop, we will review how to develop scripts using commercially available play sets, create video modeling tapes, and provide video instruction to children with autism. We will also discuss the advantages of this teaching procedure and the technical issues encountered when implementing the procedures. We will also discuss the implications for this technology as an easy and effective strategy for teachers and parents to use to teach play and other skills.

Educational Objectives:
1.Describe procedures for teaching play using video modeling.
2.Describe strategies to generate novel play using video modeling.
3.Describe how to create new individualized play scripts.

Best wishes!

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DISCLAIMER: Personal opinion and blog, for information only and
not intended to be professional advice or endorsement.

WORKSHOP: 6/10/09 Albany, NY: Establishing Repertoires of Thematic Play in Children with Autism Using Video Modeling