%0 Journal Article
%T Behavioral Improvements Associated with Computer-Assisted Instruction for Children with Developmental Disabilities
%A Christina Whalen
%A Lars Liden
%A Brooke Ingersoll
%A Eric Dallaire
%J Journal of Speech and Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis
%D 2006
%I Journal of Speech and Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis
%X TeachTown is a new computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program that utilizes best-practices ABA to teach a variety of skills to young children. Study 1 investigated the effect of the software on the acquisition of receptive language, cognitive, and social skills by 4 children with autism and 4 children with other developmental delaysusing a pre-test/post-test design. Social validity with parents, teachers, and clinicians was also assessed. Study 2 used a multiple-baseline design across the 4 children with autism to investigate whether CAI impeded the childrenĄ¯s spontaneous use of language and social behaviors. Results suggested that the computer-assisted instruction actually enhanced social-communication and decreased inappropriate behaviors. Results are discussed in terms of thepotential of using CAI programs for children with autism.
%K Computer
%K Autism
%K Social-Communication
%K Language
%K Discrete Trial Training
%K Pivotal Response training
%U http://www.behavior-analyst-today.com/SLP-ABA-VOL-1/SLP-ABA-1-1.pdf