1. Using Progressive Time Delay to Increase Levels of Peer Imitation During Play With Preschoolers With Disabilities.
- Author
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Francis R, Winchester C, Barton EE, Ledford JR, and Velez M
- Subjects
- Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Male, Time Factors, Child Behavior psychology, Disabled Children rehabilitation, Generalization, Psychological physiology, Imitative Behavior, Peer Group, Play and Playthings psychology, Social Interaction
- Abstract
Research suggests peer imitation can be taught using systematic procedures and can be embedded into ongoing play contexts with preschool-age children. However, additional research is needed to test procedures that may increase levels of peer imitation with toddlers with disabilities and in generalized contexts. We used a multiple probe across participants research design to evaluate the effectiveness of progressive time delay (PTD) to teach peer imitation to preschoolers with disabilities during a play activity with a peer. We also examined the efficacy of PTD in a generalized context (i.e., new peers, implementer, and materials). Visual analysis indicated a functional relation between PTD and unprompted peer imitation; however, generalization was variable across participants. Our results support previous research indicating PTD is effective in teaching children with disabilities to imitate their peers.
- Published
- 2020
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