From Logos to Orthographic Symbols: A Multilevel Fading Computer Program for Teaching Nonverbal Children With Autism

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Publicado en:	Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities vol. 20, no. 4 (Winter 2005), p. 201-212
Autor principal:	Hetzroni, Orit E
Otros Autores:	Shalem, Uri
Publicado:	SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC.
Materias:	Autism Computer assisted instruction > CAI Child development Symbols Logos Teaching Methods Reading Programs Educational Environment Language Skills Computer Assisted Instruction
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Resumen:	This study investigated the use of a computer-based intervention for teaching orthographic symbols to children with autism. Through a structured seven-step fading procedure, children were taught to identify words from commercially available logos depicting food items. A multiple-probe design across participants was used to examine the effects of exposing 6 children with autism to 8 food items selected individually based on their meaningfulness to each child. The acquired knowledge was then tested for generalization into the classroom. Results indicated that after exposure to the fading procedure, all children were able to identify the orthographic symbols and maintain the knowledge over time. Most of the children were able to transfer the knowledge and generalize to daily activities within the classroom. Implications and future research directions are discussed. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:	1088-3576 1538-4829 0887-1566
Fuente:	Science Database