Taylor, Johanna
(2014)
Teaching Reciprocal Imitation Training To Parents Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Through Combined Internet-Based And In Vivo Instruction.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are known to have significant difficulties with imitation observed across settings and situations leading to deficits in pivotal skills necessary for development. Research has shown us that imitation is especially absent for children with autism within naturalistic, play-based routines. Reciprocal Imitation Training (RIT) has emerged as an effective method to teach children with ASD to imitate within these types of situations. Similarly, evidence supports parent-implemented interventions as a reliable way to improve skills in children with ASD. This research study implemented a multiple probe single-subject design across four children with ASD and their parents to examine the effect of practitioner training on parental acquisition of RIT strategies, child imitation, and child social-engagement. Findings support the effectiveness of training parents through a combination of Internet-based and in-vivo instruction. All four parents met the intervention fidelity criterion during training sessions and three maintained their skills during follow up. Rate of spontaneous imitation improved greatly in one participant with moderate improvements in three. Slight increases in duration of social-engagement were observed in three participants with a moderate increase in one. Limitations regarding combining Internet-based and in-vivo instruction and recommendations for future research are discussed.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
22 May 2014 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
7 April 2014 |
| Approval Date: |
22 May 2014 |
| Submission Date: |
24 April 2014 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
196 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Instruction and Learning |
| Degree: |
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
parent training, autism |
| Date Deposited: |
22 May 2014 15:59 |
| Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 14:19 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/21440 |
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