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Using Video Modeling to Teach Neurotypical Adolescents to Interact Socially with Peers with ASD.
Mari C MacFarland1,2, Joshua B Plavnick3, Kailie J Kipfmiller3,4
1Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA. mari.macfarland@parclifenow.com.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
|April 3, 2024
Summary
Video modeling training (VMT) effectively taught neurotypical adolescents to use peer-mediated social interaction (PMSI) with children with autism. This improved social skills for autistic children involved in the study.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Autism spectrum disorder interventions
Background:
- Video modeling (VM) is an established method for training adults to deliver evidence-based practices (EBPs) to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Peer-mediated social interaction (PMSI) involves simplified behavioral practices to enhance social engagement.
- The efficacy of VM for training neurotypical adolescents in PMSI delivery requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of video modeling training (VMT) on neurotypical adolescents' ability to implement peer-mediated social interaction (PMSI).
- To assess the generalization of PMSI skills to adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
- To measure the social validity of PMSI through improvements in social interaction for children with autism.
Main Methods:
- A multiple probe design across participants was employed.
- Five neurotypical adolescents received VMT on a 10-step PMSI procedure.
- Trained adolescents role-played PMSI with an adult actor, and outcomes were assessed before and after VMT.
Main Results:
- All neurotypical adolescents showed immediate improvement in PMSI delivery after VMT.
- The trained adolescents successfully generalized PMSI skills to four adolescents with autism.
- Social interaction improved for two additional youths with autism in a peer-mediated setting.
Conclusions:
- Video modeling training is an effective method for teaching neurotypical adolescents to implement peer-mediated social interaction strategies.
- VMT facilitates the generalization of social interaction skills in adolescents with autism.
- Peer-mediated social interaction, trained via VMT, demonstrates positive social validity for children with autism.
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