Contrived approaches show greater generalization of spoken language skills than naturalistic approaches in children with autism¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? For generalization effects, the mean PND for contrived programming was 87% compared to 72% for naturalistic programming, contrary to the authors' prediction. → Kane 2008

Evidence¶

Kane 2008¶

Kane, M., Connell, J. E., & Pellecchia, M. (2008). A Quantitative Analysis of Language Interventions for Children with Autism. The Behavior Analyst Today, 11(2). https://eric.ed.gov/?q=A+Quantitative+Analysis+of+Language+Interventions+for+Children+with+Autism

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PND generalization scores were calculated from seven studies with contrived generalization displays (35 scores) and six studies with naturalistic generalization displays (30 scores). The mean for contrived generalization was "87%" versus "72%" for naturalistic.

"For generalization effects, the mean PND for contrived programming was 87%, and the mean PND for naturalistic programming was 72%."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Oral Language — outcome: instruction changes it

Related Claims¶

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• The best teaching approach may vary depending on the skill being taught, warranting research on skills such as eye contact and imitation — related
• Conducting maintenance and generalization phases was significantly associated with higher PND scores than treatment-only cases — related