Speech-Language Pathologists and Behavior Analysts: A Survey of Video Modeling Use and Perspectives

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

Financial Disclosure

The first author receives royalties from Springer for Technology and the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and from the Autism Asperger Publishing Company for Let's Talk Emotions, Top Ten Tips, and Initiations and Interactions. No other relevant financial relationships exist for any of the authors.

Nonfinancial Disclosure

The first author serves on the Hurst Wood Education Foundation Board and is responsible for developing the original version of the Video Modeling Perception Scale, the data collection measure that was modified for use in this study. No other relevant nonfinancial relationships exist for any of the authors.

Publication History

Article published online:
18 September 2020

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