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Implementing a Manualized, Classroom Transition Intervention for Students With ASD in Underresourced Schools

Implementing a Manualized, Classroom Transition Intervention for Students With ASD in... Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in public education settings experience difficulties with transitions during classroom routines, which can result in challenging behavior. Single-subject research supports techniques for transitions, but school-based approaches often require resources and training unavailable in low-resource districts, limiting implementation. We developed and evaluated the Schedules, Tools, and Activities for Transitions (STAT) program, a short-term, manualized intervention of behavioral supports to support daily routine transitions for students with ASD (K-5) in underresourced districts. We utilized a multisite, cluster-randomized, group comparison design (immediate treatment versus waitlist) with matched pairs (n = 150 students, 57 educators). Data indicated (a) no group differences for academic engagement or classroom independence, and (b) an advantage for STAT in reducing challenging behavior and increasing teacher fidelity. Results show preliminary support for an intervention that is feasible and perceived as sustainable in real-world settings. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Behavior Modification: (formerly Behavior Modification Quarterly) SAGE

Implementing a Manualized, Classroom Transition Intervention for Students With ASD in Underresourced Schools

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Publisher
SAGE
Copyright
© The Author(s) 2017
ISSN
0145-4455
eISSN
1552-4167
DOI
10.1177/0145445517711437
pmid
28675941
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Abstract

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in public education settings experience difficulties with transitions during classroom routines, which can result in challenging behavior. Single-subject research supports techniques for transitions, but school-based approaches often require resources and training unavailable in low-resource districts, limiting implementation. We developed and evaluated the Schedules, Tools, and Activities for Transitions (STAT) program, a short-term, manualized intervention of behavioral supports to support daily routine transitions for students with ASD (K-5) in underresourced districts. We utilized a multisite, cluster-randomized, group comparison design (immediate treatment versus waitlist) with matched pairs (n = 150 students, 57 educators). Data indicated (a) no group differences for academic engagement or classroom independence, and (b) an advantage for STAT in reducing challenging behavior and increasing teacher fidelity. Results show preliminary support for an intervention that is feasible and perceived as sustainable in real-world settings.

Journal

Behavior Modification: (formerly Behavior Modification Quarterly)SAGE

Published: Jan 1, 2018

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