Teaching Two Children with Autism to Follow a Computer-Mediated Activity Schedule Utilizing Microsoft® PowerPoint® Presentation Software

Children with autism typically exhibit deficits in behavior and also in visual processing. Development and implementation of visually-cued instructional procedures, combined with electronic technology, have been used successfully to teach children with autism complex behavior chains. This study used photographic activity schedules on computer slideshow software to teach two children with autism to follow computer-mediated cues and engage in four play activities, and to transition between each activity in their homes without the presence of a trained behavior therapist. Results of this study demonstrated that these technologies can be utilized in children's homes to promote computer-mediated play behavior while eliminating the necessary cost of a home behavior therapist to prompt and supervise such activities.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2005

Author dc:creator

• Carmichael, Tammy

Contributors dc:contributor

• Glenn, Sigrid S., 1939-
• Ellis, Janet
• Rosales Ruíz, Jesús

• Autistic children -- Education.
• Computer-assisted instruction.
• Microsoft PowerPoint (Computer file)
• autism
• activity schedule
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• visually-cued instruction
• play activities
• home behavioral therapy

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Carmichael, Tammy
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 67987953
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4896/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc4896

OAI identifier oai:identifier

info:ark/67531/metadc4896