| Efficacy of TeachTown: Basics computer-assisted intervention for the Intensive Comprehensive Autism Program in Los Angeles Unified School District. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20484002 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) has shown increased popularity recently and there are many studies showing promise for this approach for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). However, there are no between-subject studies to date assessing the efficacy of CAI with this population. In this study, 47 preschool and K-1 students in ASD classrooms participated from Los Angeles Unified School District. TeachTown: Basics, a CAI program which also includes supplementary off-computer activities, was implemented over 3 months for approximately 20 minutes per day on the computer and 20 minutes per day in supplementary TeachTown: Basics activities. Compared to the students in the control group, the TeachTown: Basics students showed more improvement overall on language and cognitive outcome measures. In addition, students who used TeachTown: Basics demonstrated significant progress overall in the software and those students who used the program for more time demonstrated larger gains within the software and in outcome measures. Although not conclusive, these findings offer possibilities for the use of CAI for remediating many deficits for children with ASD and other special needs. In addition, CAI may offer solutions to schools and parents with insufficient funds for more expensive treatments. |
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Authors:
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Christina Whalen; Debbie Moss; Aaron B Ilan; Manya Vaupel; Paul Fielding; Kevin Macdonald; Shannon Cernich; Jennifer Symon |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial Date: 2010-05-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Autism : the international journal of research and practice Volume: 14 ISSN: 1461-7005 ISO Abbreviation: Autism Publication Date: 2010 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-01 Completed Date: 2010-10-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9713494 Medline TA: Autism Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 179-97 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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TeachTown, Jigsaw Learning, Seattle, WA 98102, USA. chris@jigsawlearning.com |
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Activities of Daily Living Autistic Disorder / therapy* Child Child, Preschool Cognition Computer-Assisted Instruction* / methods, standards Educational Measurement Humans Interpersonal Relations Language Development Language Tests Los Angeles Outcome Assessment (Health Care) Psychological Tests Schools / organization & administration Time Factors |
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