title: Using video modeling with substitutable loops to teach varied play to children with autism.
abstract: Children with autism often engage in repetitive play with little variation in the actions performed or items used. This study examined the use of video modeling with scripted substitutable loops on children's pretend play with trained and untrained characters. Three young children with autism were shown a video model of scripted toy play that included a substitutable loop that allowed various characters to perform the same actions and vocalizations. Three characters were modeled with the substitutable loop during training sessions, and 3 additional characters were present in the video but never modeled. Following video modeling, all the participants incorporated untrained characters into their play, but the extent to which they did so varied.
authors.affiliation: The New England Center for Children.
authors.forename: Sally
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dupere
authors.forename: Rebecca P F
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: MacDonald
authors.forename: William H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Ahearn
mesh_terms: D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D005793:Generalization, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D007100:Imitative Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D010988:Play and Playthings; D012919:Social Behavior; D014743:Videotape Recording
keywords: autism; generalization; play; video modeling