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

Journal Title: Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation - Year 2014, Vol 15, Issue 1

Abstract

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.

Authors and Affiliations

Brittany L. HOTT| Texas A&M University - Commerce, Fahad M. ALRESHEED| University of Oregon, USA, Harvetta R. HENRY| Texas A&M University - Commerce

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Brittany L. HOTT, Fahad M. ALRESHEED, Harvetta R. HENRY (2014). PEER TUTORING INTERVENTIONS FOR STUDENT WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: A META – SYNTHESIS. Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation, 15(1), 109-121. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-7943