The Effectiveness of Direct Instruction in Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Answer "Wh-" Questions.
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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Jessica N
JN
Cadette
Department of Exceptional Student Education, Florida Atlantic University, 3200 College Ave., Davie, FL, 33314, USA.
Cynthia L
CL
Wilson
Department of Exceptional Student Education, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, USA.
Michael P
MP
Brady
Department of Exceptional Student Education, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, USA.
Charles
C
Dukes
Department of Teaching and Learning, Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL, 33199, USA.
Kyle D
KD
Bennett
D000293:Adolescent; D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003142:Communication; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004519:Education, Special / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D013334:Students; D013663:Teaching
ASD; Autism; Direct instruction; Language; ‘Wh-’ questions