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CASE REPORT

Video-modelling to improve task completion in a child with autism

, BSc, B.Teach (Hons)
Pages 225-230 | Received 01 Mar 2010, Accepted 22 Mar 2010, Published online: 10 May 2010
 

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the use of video modelling as an intervention for increasing task completion for individuals with autism who have high support needs.

Methods: A 12-year-old-boy with autism received video modelling intervention on two routines (unpacking his bag and brushing his teeth).

Results: Use of the video modelling intervention led to rapid increases in the percentage of steps performed in the unpacking his bag sequence and these gains generalized to packing his bag prior to departure from school. There was limited success in the use of the video modelling intervention for teaching the participant to brush his teeth.

Conclusion: Video modelling can be successfully applied to enhance daily functioning in a classroom environment for students with autism and high support needs.

Objetivo: Evaluar el uso de modelos en video como una intervención para lograr una mayor finalización de tareas para las personas con autismo que tienen alta necesidad de apoyo.

Métodos: Un niño de 12 años de edad con autismo recibió intervencion de modelos por

Resultados: El uso de la intervención de modelado en video dio lugar a un rápido incremento en el porcentaje de pasos realizados en la secuencia de desempacar la mochila y estas ganancias se generalizaron al empacar la mochila antes de la salida a la escuela. Hubo un éxito limitado de la intervención de modelado en video para la enseñanza del participante a cepillarse sus dientes.

Conclusión: El modelado en video puede ser utilizado exitosamente para mejorar el desempeño diario en el ambiente del aula para estudiantes con autismo y altas necesidades de apoyo.

Palabras clave: autismo, modelos de video (modelado en video)

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