Examining Video-Modeling in Teaching of Individuals with Autism: A Review and Meta-Analysis Sample

Use of video modeling in education of autism is in increase in regard to the developments in technology. The quantitative and qualitative summaries of studies which based on single subject research methodology focused on the effectiveness of this method is important to the researchers and the teachers. This study reviewed 24 single subject design studies focused on students with autism and published after 2005. Also, effect-size calculations were completed by using percentage of nonoverlapping data method. Those selected studies included 59 participants and focused on communication skills, daily living skills, self-care skills and work skills. Even though the results have indicate to improvement on the selected behaviors, some questions have been also raised.