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3363 Using Video Modeling to Teach Social Language CAN Be Easy, Fun and Effective


Friday, July 11, 2008: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM
Daytona 1 (Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center)
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To explore and describe the potential found when using video modeling interactive technology, specifically to enhance the development of expressive and receptive social language of children on the autism spectrum, when interacting with peers and adults in a school setting. This multi-site project proposed to explore the potential use of
interactive computer technology and video modeling to enhance the social/pragmatic language abilities in children identified with autism.  The study  specifically focused upon identifying the effects of incorporating
available interactive video modeling programs as a supplemental  instructional methodology by speech pathologists who work with autistic children in grades one through five, compared to a control  group of autistic students receiving traditional instructional methods only.
The use of interactive video modeling and computer technology to present real social  situations, acknowledges appropriate social and emotional cues, and establishes a real setting in which each child must learn to adjust in an interactive framework whereby the autistic child becomes an active participant.

The technology utilizes  everyday occurrences in the public school setting to present the  autistic child with visual and auditory opportunities to practice appropriate pragmatic social skills in a non-threatening environment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learners will understand the potential of video modeling interactive technology how it can enhance the learning of children with autism
  • The learner will understand the research used in the study performed
  • The Learner will understand the broad range of technology that is available to supplement the teaching of social behavior and language skills

Content Area: Social Skills

Presenter:

Laurie Bukala, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist, Owner of Private Practice
Community Speech Language Services

Laurie Bukala is the owner of Community Speech Language Services, private practice treating disorders including Autism,& Asperger's Syndrome in Leesburg, Virginia. Laurie has also worked at the the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Wahsington DC. Laurie is a clinically-certified member of the ASHA and has received the CEC Practitioner Presentation Award.