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  • Behavioral analysis
  • Educational psychology
  • Developmental disabilities

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  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents challenges in developing recreation and leisure skills.
  • Video games offer accessible leisure opportunities but require specific skills for engagement.
  • Effective instructional strategies are needed to support skill acquisition in students with ASD.

Observation:

  • This study investigated the efficacy of video modeling and observational learning.
  • The research focused on teaching age-appropriate recreation and leisure skills, specifically accessing video games.
  • A multiple probe design across participants was employed to evaluate video modeling.

Findings:

  • A functional relationship was established between video modeling and increased independent gaming.
  • Observational learning facilitated skill acquisition for certain steps in video game access among participants.
  • Results demonstrate the effectiveness of video modeling for teaching leisure skills to children with ASD.

Implications:

  • Video modeling can be a valuable tool for educators and therapists working with students with ASD.
  • Integrating observational learning may enhance the effectiveness of video modeling interventions.
  • Further research should explore the generalizability and long-term effects of these strategies.