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Abstract
Research on the effects of Direct Instruction (DI) among students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has only recently emerged. A benefit of DI is that it can be implemented with groups of students, which makes it potentially a cost effective method of instruction for some skills. In this study, we examined the effects of DI on teaching secondary students with ASD to answer three "wh-" questions. Using a multiple probe design across behaviors, results indicated the participants mastered two of the three "wh-" question types and made progress with the remaining question type. These results are discussed along with implications for educators instructing students with ASD.
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Title
The Effectiveness of Direct Instruction in Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Answer "Wh-" Questions
Author
Cadette, Jessica N 1 ; Wilson, Cynthia L 2 ; Brady, Michael P 3 ; Dukes, Charles 3 ; Bennett, Kyle D 4
1 Davie, FL, USA; Department of Exceptional Student Education, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA
2 Department of Exceptional Student Education, Florida Atlantic University, Davie, FL, USA
3 Department of Exceptional Student Education, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA
4 Department of Teaching and Learning, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
1 Davie, FL, USA; Department of Exceptional Student Education, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA
2 Department of Exceptional Student Education, Florida Atlantic University, Davie, FL, USA
3 Department of Exceptional Student Education, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA
4 Department of Teaching and Learning, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
Pages
2968-2978
Publication year
2016
Publication date
Sep 2016
ISSN
01623257
e-ISSN
15733432
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1810938841
Copyright
Springer Science+Business Media New York 2016