Randomized trial of an eLearning program for training family members of children with autism in the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis

Jang, Joung Soon; Dixon, Dennis R.; Tarbox, Jonathan; Granpeesheh, Doreen; Kornack, Julie; Nocker, Yanicka de

doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2011.11.004

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“…Several studies have evaluated similar virtual programs for training parents or technicians to implement behavioral interventions for children with ASD (Buzhardt & Heitzman-Powell, 2005;Hamad et al, 2010;Jang et al, 2012;Vismara et al, 2009). The current results replicate and extend the findings of those prior studies in several ways.…”

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“…Second, only one prior study has evaluated a virtual training program using an RCT (Jang et al, 2012), and that investigation targeted knowledge of behavioral procedures as measured by a multiple-choice quiz. Technicians in the current study completed a 40-h virtual training program designed to teach knowledge about ABA principles and procedures as well as train the technicians to implement a variety of behavioral protocols with high procedural integrity.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Other quasi-experimental studies have used similar methods to teach knowledge of behavioral intervention procedures or to train therapists to implement the Early Start Denver Model (Hamad, Serna, Morrison, & Fleming, 2010;Vismara, Young, Stahmer, Griffith, & Rodgers, 2009). We have found only one study in which an RCT was used to evaluate virtual training in the principles and procedures of ABA, but the dependent variable for that study was knowledge of ABA as measured on a multiple-choice test (Jang, Dixon, Tarbox, Granpeesheh, Kornack, & de Nocker, 2012). Thus, the extent to which the participants could accurately implement a variety of ABA procedures remains unknown.…”

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Using Technology to Expand and Enhance Applied Behavioral Analysis Programs for Children with Autism in Military Families

Fisher¹,

Piazza²,

Roane³

et al. 2014

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Using Technology to Expand and Enhance Applied Behavioral Analysis Programs for Children with Autism in Military Families

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Piazza²,

Roane³

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“…Firstly, it was beyond the scope of the review to consider interventions that did not include additional support from a trainer (e.g. those based solely on self-directed learning such as Jang et al 2012), or interventions relating to more broad behavioral methodology rather than defined procedures (e.g., Heitzman-Powell et al 2014;Vismara et al 2009;Vismara et al 2013;Vismara et al 2012); therefore, the utility of telehealth in these contexts cannot be inferred from this review. In addition, due to the nature of systematic review methodology, some relevant articles may not be included if they were not identified as part of the search strategy and it was not possible to include gray literature such as unpublished manuscripts, dissertations, or book chapters.…”

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Training Individuals to Implement Applied Behavior Analytic Procedures via Telehealth: A Systematic Review of the Literature

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The purpose of this article is to summarize literature relating to training individuals to implement applied behavior analytic procedures via telehealth and identify any gaps in the evidence base for this type of support. A systematic literature search revealed 20 articles focusing on training individuals to implement specific ABA techniques via telehealth. The Evaluative Method (Reichow et al. in J Austism Dev Disord 38:1311-1319; Reichow, in: Reichow, Doehring, Cicchetti, Volkmar (eds) Evidence-based practices and treatments for children with autism, Springer, New York, Reichow 2011) was used to assess the methodological quality of included articles. Results indicated that individuals were trained to implement a range of techniques, including assessments, targeted interventions, and specific teaching techniques. Socially significant outcomes were reported for clients in the form of reduced challenging behavior and increased skills. Trainee fidelity following training via telehealth was variable, and barriers related to the use of telehealth were highlighted. Where evaluated, cost and travel burdens were considerably lower than support provided in-person. The emerging literature is promising and suggests that telehealth may be an effective means of training individuals in ABA techniques; however, wider issues and practical implications related to the use of telehealth should be considered and are discussed as it relates to ABA providers.

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“…Currently, a self-directed DVD [34] and the web-based learning program [35] have been associated with increased parental skills in intervention activities.…”

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Remote Speech-Language Intervention, with the Participation of Parents of Children with Autism

Barbosa¹,

MirandaFernandes²

2017

Advances in Speech-Language Pathology

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The question about the possibility of identifying the best therapeutic approach for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has also been discussed in the literature. The intervention should be individualized, in order to involve the current level of development of the child and to identify the proile of the facilities and diiculties of each child.The families are constantly involved in complex and changeable context and are aware of the importance of access and participation to the treatment chosen, since that service delays can directly afect eicacy. In general, studies on language acquisition and development in autism focus on the child's communication, and some analyze the mother seeking to understand how the role of parents and caregivers inluences the communication of the children with autism. Observing the importance of the active inclusion of parents in the speech and language therapy of children with ASD, a Distance Speech Therapy Intervention project, was developed that would allow language stimulation of a greater number of children and adolescents with autism.

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Randomized trial of an eLearning program for training family members of children with autism in the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis

Cited by 77 publications

References 14 publications

Using Technology to Expand and Enhance Applied Behavioral Analysis Programs for Children with Autism in Military Families

Using Technology to Expand and Enhance Applied Behavioral Analysis Programs for Children with Autism in Military Families

Training Individuals to Implement Applied Behavior Analytic Procedures via Telehealth: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Remote Speech-Language Intervention, with the Participation of Parents of Children with Autism

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