Teaching Generalized imitation using Video Modeling
Kleenberger and Mirenda have in this issue of Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions (April 2010) published a study on teaching generalized imitation to a preschooler with autism using video modeling.
In this study they have investigated the effect of video modeling to teach imitation using a general case approach, to facilitate generalization. In their study the person participating in the study did not acquire imitation skills during video modeling alone. First when they included what they define as Video modeling with hightlightning, prompting/fading and reinforcement, they skills started to appear.
This study describe a good procedure for teaching imitation in preschool activities, and generalized imitation is a prerequisite for participating in many group activities in preschool. It also highlight the need for individualizing of procedures, and the importance of letting the data guide your intervention.
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