title: Brief Report: Using iPads for Self-Monitoring of Students with Autism.
abstract: This study examined the effect of using an iPad for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on self-monitoring their behaviors in class. Four students with ASD were taught on-task behaviors by watching self-modeled video saved in the application "Choiceworks" on their iPads, and collected data on their own behaviors. A single subject research design with ABAB phases was used. Student behaviors were observed using interval recording and behavioral occurrences were compared across phases. Results showed that the participating students' on-task behaviors (e.g., facing forward, looking at teacher, i.e. eye contact, and working on the assignment) were increased when an iPad was used for their self-monitoring.
authors.affiliation: Department of Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education, Rowan University, 201, Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro, NJ, 08028, USA. xin@rowan.edu.
authors.forename: Joy F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Xin
authors.affiliation: Department of Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education, Rowan University, 201, Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro, NJ, 08028, USA.
authors.forename: Mary E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Sheppard
authors.affiliation: Salem County Special Services School, Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, USA.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D032763:Behavior Control / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012648:Self Care / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*
keywords: Autism; Self-monitoring; Technology