J Appl Behav Anal December 2015 PMID 26404096

Teaching observational learning to children with autism.

Jacquelyn MacDonald, William H Ahearn

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Peak: 3 in May 2019
across 5 sources since May 2019

Extended reach

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective discussions reflect recognition of the research’s importance in advancing autism education strategies, with phrases like 'assessment and intervention,' 'personalized approaches,' and 'generalization of skills,' indicating thoughtful engagement and potential real-world impact. The tone and word choices suggest both appreciation and curiosity about the methodological implications and nuances of observational learning for children with autism.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge the importance of the research and show support for the value of observational learning interventions.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions demonstrate a moderate level of curiosity, especially around training methods and application to children with autism.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several comments reference specific parts of the research, such as assessment techniques and generalization challenges, indicating deep involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the potential significance of the study in shaping future educational approaches for children with autism, though not universally described as transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • Observational learning (OL) is essential for children with autism to develop social skills and succeed in traditional educational settings, but autism may limit OL development compared to typically developing children.
  • The study created an assessment to measure OL in various tasks and found that most children with ASD showed improvements in OL skills after targeted training, with some generalizing these skills across different tasks and variations.
  • Despite overall success, one participant didn’t show generalization across different tasks, indicating that OL skills may vary among children with autism and might require personalized approaches for effective learning.

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Don't miss our next Research on Tap event Wednesday at 6pm! This month's topic is "The Importance of Observation: An Assessment and Intervention Model for Teaching Observational Learning to Children with Autism"— with Dr. Karen Toussaint!

Feb 12, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 739 followers View post →
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@dnapjayhawk @JohnnyFoxe @EJKn1ght @SMolholm @URNeuroscience @CNL_Rochester @CNL_Einstein @jslbutler Yes! MacDonald, J., & Ahearn, W. H. (2015). Teaching observational learning to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48(4), 800-816.

Jul 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,400 followers View post →

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UNT Research and Innovation
@UNTResearch · X

Don't miss our next Research on Tap event Wednesday at 6pm! This month's topic is "The Importance of Observation: An Assessment and Intervention Model for Teaching Observational Learning to Children with Autism"— with Dr. Karen Toussaint!

Feb 12, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 739 followers View post →
bahearn12
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@dnapjayhawk @JohnnyFoxe @EJKn1ght @SMolholm @URNeuroscience @CNL_Rochester @CNL_Einstein @jslbutler Yes! MacDonald, J., & Ahearn, W. H. (2015). Teaching observational learning to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48(4), 800-816.

Jul 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,400 followers View post →
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