Objective: This research examines the effect of training social initiation to children with Autism utilizing a video modeling. Method: Using a multiple baseline design (single case), a video modeling procedure was implemented on seven autistic children who were selected using accessible sampling from a school in Karaj. In this study, after showing the produced film to subjects, the experimental sessions were filmed and the delayed time for social initiation was measured. Results: The results indicated that the video modeling training enhanced the social initiation skills in all of children. In addition; they exhibited less vocal imitation than movement imitation in tasks. Social initiation in five children enhanced with changing the toy .These changes maintained after 3 weeks follow-up period. Conclusion: Video modeling can be effective for social initiation in autistic children.
Hooshyar Mahboob L, Yaryari F, Moghadam P. Training Social Initiation to Children with Autism Utilizing a Video Modeling. JOEC 2013; 13 (3) :45-55 URL: http://joec.ir/article-1-187-en.html