PEER TUTORING INTERVENTIONS FOR STUDENT WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: A META – SYNTHESIS

PEER TUTORING INTERVENTIONS FOR STUDENT WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: A META – SYNTHESIS

A limitation in social interaction is a critical defining characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Peer tutoring is one of the most widely utilized interventions for improvement of social interaction and academic performance. This synthesis examines the effectiveness of peer tutoring inte...

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Main Authors: Brittany L. HOTT, Fahad M. ALRESHEED, Harvetta R. HENRY
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Special Education and Rehabilitation 2014-03-01
Series:Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Peer tutoring
ASD
Social Interaction
Academic Performance
PND
Online Access:http://jser.fzf.ukim.edu.mk/files/2014%281-2%29/109-121%20_122_%20HOTT,%20ALRESHEED,%20HENRY.pdf
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Summary:A limitation in social interaction is a critical defining characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Peer tutoring is one of the most widely utilized interventions for improvement of social interaction and academic performance. This synthesis examines the effectiveness of peer tutoring interventions in the United States using percentage of nonoverlapping data (PND). Results suggest that peer tutoring is a viable intervention for supporting social and academic development. Limitations, implycations for practice, and future research directions are reported.
ISSN:1409-6099
1857-663X

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