Abstract
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs)
work with clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In general, these practitioners
support a variety of skills during treatment, including language, social skills, daily
living, and academics. Video modeling (VM) is an intervention that is often used to
improve skills (e.g., independent living, social, behavioral, academic) for clients
with disabilities. It is unknown how SLPs and BCBAs are specifically using VM to support
clients, including those with ASD. The primary purpose of this study was to use an
existing perception scale to analyze SLPs' and BCBAs' perspectives on and use of VM.
Results have indicated that while most practitioners have heard of VM and use it with
clients, barriers related to training and video creation still exist. VM is still
predominantly used in clinics and special education classrooms, indicating that this
evidence-based strategy is being used, but more training and generalization support
is needed.
Keywords
video modeling - speech pathology - behavior analysis - skill acquisition
