title: Comparison of computer based instruction to behavior skills training for teaching staff implementation of discrete-trial instruction with an adult with autism.
abstract: In the current study, behavior skills training (BST) is compared to a computer based training package for teaching discrete trial instruction to staff, teaching an adult with autism. The computer based training package consisted of instructions, video modeling and feedback. BST consisted of instructions, modeling, rehearsal and feedback. Following training, participants were evaluated in terms of their accuracy on completing critical skills for running a discrete trial program. Six participants completed training; three received behavior skills training and three received the computer based training. Participants in the BST group performed better overall after training and during six week probes than those in the computer based training group. There were differences across both groups between research assistant and natural environment competency levels.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, United States. melissa@melissanosik.com
authors.forename: Melissa R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Nosik
authors.forename: W Larry
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: Natalia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Garrido
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D004519:Education, Special / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D030141:Feedback, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015397:Program Evaluation; D035844:Researcher-Subject Relations; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D014743:Videotape Recording / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult