Video Modeling Instruction for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

Video modeling is a well-established instructional strategy found to be effective for individuals with autism spectrum disorder across diverse areas. The purpose of this chapter was to review current video modeling research across play, social communication skills, safety skills, functional living skills, application to address problem behaviors, caregiver implement of video modeling interventions, prerequisite skills, review comparative research involving video modeling, and review support for video modeling as an evidence-based practice. In doing so, we considered types of models, perspective along with other important variables including generalization, maintenance, social validity, and measures of reliability and effectiveness. There continues to be robust support for video modeling as an evidenced-based practice across a range of socially valid behaviors. Suggestions for future research are discussed.KeywordsVideo modelingAutismEvidence-based practicePrerequisite skillsModeling