The Effectiveness of Direct Instruction in Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Answer 'Wh-' Questions

Research on the effects of Direct Instruction (DI) among students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has only recently emerged. A benefit of DI is that it can be implemented with groups of students, which makes it potentially a cost effective method of instruction for some skills. In this study, we examined the effects of DI on teaching secondary students with ASD to answer three 'wh-' questions. Using a multiple probe design across behaviors, results indicated the participants mastered two of the three 'wh-' question types and made progress with the remaining question type. These results are discussed along with implications for educators instructing students with ASD.
Author(s): Jessica N. Cadette[sup.1] [sup.2] , Cynthia L. Wilson[sup.3] , Michael P. Brady[sup.2] , Charles Dukes[sup.2] , Kyle D. Bennett[sup.4] Author Affiliations: (1) 3200 College Avenue, ES 218, 33314, Davie, [...]