Pilot Study: Assistive Technology as a Vocational Support for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

<p>The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the effectiveness of video-based instruction (VBI) to support completion of vocational tasks. A mixed-method approach was utilized to explore the use of VBI on a personal digital assistant with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Using two assembling cooking tasks, researchers investigated the level of independence with task completion through written instruction versus VBI. The results indicated a small non-significant increase in the level of independence with task completion during the VBI task independent of intelligence quotient (IQ) levels. Participant’s feedback of VBI was also noted as positive to help learn other tasks. This study presents evidence for the use of assistive technology to support task completion in the area of vocation for individuals with ASD.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Occupational Therapy

Year dc:date.available

2018

Authors dc:creator

• Chaffee, Erin
• Ho, Tina
• Ng, Kevin

Contributors dc:contributor

• Julia Wilbarger, PhD, OTR/L
• Miriam Monahan, OTD, OTR/L

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Assistive Technology
• Video Based Instruction
• Vocational Support
• Video Modeling
• Video Prompting
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Occupational Therapy

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholar.dominican.edu/masters-theses/288

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholar.dominican.edu:masters-theses-1296