Effects of Self-Monitoring Intervention on Independent Completion of a Daily Living Skill for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders in China

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a self-monitoring intervention on the independent completion of dishwashing for three boys with autism (ages 6, 7, and 8) in China. The self-monitoring intervention included visual task analysis, in vivo modeling, self-recording, video self-feedback, and reinforcement. A multiple probe across subjects design was used. Prior to the study, the children had limited or no dishwashing skills, nor did they receive any training on self-monitoring. All three children acquired dishwashing and performed the task independently without supervision one week after the intervention. Their parents were very satisfied with this intervention.

KEYWORDS:

• Autism
• China
• daily living skills
• self-monitoring
• visual supports

Additional information

Funding

This project was funded by the National Social Science Foundation, China (Grant Number: 12XSH020, PI: Sheng Xu). The funder did not have any role in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, in the writing of the report, or in the decision to submit the paper for publication.