Increasing Play Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder via Peer-Mediated Matrix Training

IF 1.7 4区教育学 Q2 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Education and Treatment of Children Pub Date : 2019-07-13 DOI:10.1353/ETC.2019.0014

Elizabeth G. Hatzenbuhler, John D. Molteni, J. Axe

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Abstract

Abstract:Matrix training is a generative instructional approach where stimulus pairings are taught with the goal of emergent responses occurring without direct instruction. The 4x4 matrix in this study was comprised of 16 character-action pairs (e.g., princess sleeping, prince climbing) taught and tested in the context of play. The researcher trained peers without disabilities to provide instructions and feedback to three children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for four character-action pairings. In the context of a multiple baseline across participants design, results showed that untrained responses for the remaining character-action pairings emerged in 73% to 100% of opportunities across participants. In addition, responses for all participants occurred with novel peer trainers. For two of the three participants, responses also were demonstrated during independent play probes. Results of this study suggest that matrix training mediated by a peer can be an effective and efficient method for teaching play skills.

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通过同伴介导的矩阵训练提高自闭症谱系障碍儿童的游戏技能

摘要:矩阵训练是一种生成式教学方法，其目的是在没有直接指令的情况下进行刺激配对的教学，以产生紧急反应。本研究的4x4矩阵由16对角色-动作组合(如公主睡觉，王子攀爬)组成，在游戏环境中进行教学和测试。研究人员训练没有残疾的同伴为三名自闭症谱系障碍(ASD)儿童提供四组性格-动作配对的指导和反馈。在参与者多基线设计的背景下，结果显示，在参与者中，73%至100%的机会出现了对剩余角色-动作配对的未经训练的反应。此外，所有参与者的反应都发生在新的同伴培训师身上。对于三名参与者中的两名，反应也在独立游戏探针中进行了演示。本研究结果表明，同伴介导的矩阵训练是一种有效的游戏技能教学方法。

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期刊介绍： Education and Treatment of Children (ETC) is devoted to the dissemination of information concerning the development of services for children and youth who are at risk for or experiencing emotional or behavioral problems. A primary criterion for publication is that the material be of direct value to educators, parents, child care providers, or mental health professionals in improving the effectiveness of their services. Therefore, authors are required to compose their manuscripts in a clear, concise style that will be readily understood by the practitioners who are likely to make use of the information.