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Do as I’m Doing: Video Modeling and Autism

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Technology and the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Video modeling (VM) has been used to support skill development in children with autism for the past 15 years. New advancements in technology have accelerated the use of VM in a variety of environments. This chapter will discuss current research in VM, including skill selection, home versus clinical settings, and characteristics of the video model. Theoretical support for VM will also be explored. In addition, the role of VM with regard to specific skill development and collateral gains in children with autism will be discussed. Finally, strategies for VM implementation will be identified.

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Cardon, T.A. (2016). Do as I’m Doing: Video Modeling and Autism. In: Cardon, T. (eds) Technology and the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20872-5_8

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