Research: The Effects of Errorless Learning and Backward Chaining on the Acquisition of Internet Skills in Adults with Developmental Disabilities

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Authored by Jerome, J., Frantino EP, and Sturmey P. in Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Volume 40, Issue 1, p. 185-189, (2007).

Article summary (posted Aug 24, 2007):

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) can be used to teach adults with autism to use the computer and Internet.

Computers and the Internet are an important leisure skill for many adults. Early studies have shown that picture prompts can help teach adults with disabilities how to use a computer. This study looked to see if ABA therapy (combined errorless learning and backward chaining procedure) can be used to teach adults with autism to use the computer and the internet. The study included three adult men (aged 24-32) who had been diagnosed with autism and mild mental retardation. The authors were able to use ABA therapy to give these three adults an important leisure skill.

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adults with autism, applied behavior analysis (ABA), autism, picture exchange communication system (PECS), prompt, therapy
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