Video Self-Modeling to Treat Aggression in Students Significantly Impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Issue 4 (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sadler, Kate M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of special education technology. Volume 34:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 215
• Page End: 225
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: autism spectrum disorder -- video modeling -- video self-modeling -- aggressive behavior -- video intervention -- technology-based intervention; Children with disabilities -- Education -- Audio-visual aids -- Periodicals; Educational technology -- Periodicals; Children with disabilities -- Education -- Audio-visual aids; Educational technology; Periodicals; 371.90433
• DOI: 10.1177/0162643418822070
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0162-6434

Abstract

Research suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at risk of exhibiting aggressive behaviors due to deficits in social communication and restricted and repetitive interests. Individuals with greater symptom severity and/or low cognitive abilities are at the greatest risk of developing aggressive behaviors that tend to be resistant to treatment. Additional research to treat persistently high rates of aggressive behaviors in this population is needed. Video self-modeling (VSM) is an evidence-based practice that has proven effective for individuals with ASD. This study implemented a VSM intervention with three middle school children significantly impacted by ASD who displayed aggressive behaviors using single case design with intersubject replication. Findings demonstrated that all three children decreased in aggressive behavior and maintained that decrease postintervention. Further educational implications are addressed on the use of VSM for addressing aggressive behaviors in children significantly impacted by ASD.