The use of auditory prompting systems for increasing independent performance of students with autism in employment training

Int J Rehabil Res. 2011 Dec;34(4):330-5. doi: 10.1097/MRR.0b013e32834a8fa8.

Abstract

In this study a self-operated auditory prompting system is introduced to determine if it can increase the on-task behavior for two students with autism participating in an employment training program. In addition, the amount of prompts provided by support staff is measured. The self-operated auditory prompting system consisted of tape recordings of music interspersed with prompts of self-evaluation and encouragement related to the job tasks being performed in the employment setting. The results of the study indicated a potential positive relationship between the self-operated auditory prompting system and the on-task behavior of the participants as well as a positive relationship between the decreased amounts of prompts used by support staff.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Attention*
  • Autistic Disorder / rehabilitation*
  • Cues*
  • Education of Intellectually Disabled
  • Humans
  • Intellectual Disability / rehabilitation
  • Male
  • Rehabilitation, Vocational*
  • Reinforcement, Verbal*
  • Tape Recording*