Effects of Prompting on Skill Acquisition, Generalization, and Independence for Young Students with Autism
Date of Award
Winter 12-2019
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Special Education
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Ximena Suarez-Sousa
Keywords
autism, prompting, generalization, effects
Abstract
Extensive research is being conducted into understanding Autism and techniques have been discovered that are scientifically proven to produce positive results. Applied Behavioral Analysis is effective, but inconsistencies in practice has been noticed. A growing area of concern is prompt dependence for students. Various prompting types and effectiveness on acquisition of skills and independence are compared. Prompt dependency is a result that can be quite challenging for teachers for a multitude of factors including progress monitoring, and parent communication.
Recommended Citation
Snyder, Amanda J., "Effects of Prompting on Skill Acquisition, Generalization, and Independence for Young Students with Autism" (2019). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 297.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/297