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Using WatchMinder to increase the on-task behavior of students with autism spectrum disorder
| Title: | Using WatchMinder to increase the on-task behavior of students with autism spectrum disorder. |
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| Name(s): |
Finn, Lisa. College of Education Department of Exceptional Student Education |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
| Date Issued: | 2013 | |
| Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
| Physical Form: | electronic | |
| Extent: | xii, 67 p. : ill. (some col.) | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Summary: | In this study the effectiveness of WatchMinderTM, a vibrating prompt watch, was examined as a component of a self-monitoring intervention package to help students with autism increase on-task behavior during independent seatwork. A multitude of literature since the 1970s has suggested that self-monitoring interventions are integral in increasing task engagement. Tactile prompting devices are a new aspect of self-monitoring interventions, and the limited research has shown that these unobtrusive devices are effective for providing feedback to monitor their behavior. Self-graphing is another component of self-monitoring interventions that has received little attention in the literature. However, many studies recognize the importance for individuals to be active participants in their educational programs by analyzing progress and being a part of the decision making process. This study assessed the use of WatchMinder and self-graphing on the on-task behavior of four elementary students with autism in the special education setting. | |
| Identifier: | 858866674 (oclc), 3362336 (digitool), FADT3362336 (IID), fau:4174 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
Lisa Finn. Thesis (M.Ed.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2013. Includes bibliography. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
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| Subject(s): |
Autism spectrum disorders in children -- Treatment Autism spectrum disorders in children -- Behavior modification Behavior disorders in children -- Treatment Communication in education Cognitive therapy -- Methodology |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3362336 | |
| Use and Reproduction: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ | |
| Host Institution: | FAU |
