Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of video modeling on the performance of fine and gross motor skills
comprising multi-step tasks. Six home living tasks, which included both fine and gross motor skills, were included in the
study and were completed by four adults with moderate intellectual disability. A multiple probe design across behaviors was
used to assess performance across three sets of skills with four participants. Results showed there were minimal differences
between performances on the two types of skills; however, individual differences did occur and overall the participants performed
a greater percentage of fine motor skills independently correct. Implications are presented for considering not only the motor
requirements of tasks presented through video models, but also the cognitive and visual processing demands of tasks.
comprising multi-step tasks. Six home living tasks, which included both fine and gross motor skills, were included in the
study and were completed by four adults with moderate intellectual disability. A multiple probe design across behaviors was
used to assess performance across three sets of skills with four participants. Results showed there were minimal differences
between performances on the two types of skills; however, individual differences did occur and overall the participants performed
a greater percentage of fine motor skills independently correct. Implications are presented for considering not only the motor
requirements of tasks presented through video models, but also the cognitive and visual processing demands of tasks.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- Pages 1-18
- DOI 10.1007/s10882-012-9284-2
- Authors
- Linda Mechling, Wilmington, NC, USA
- Kevin M Ayres, Athens, GA, USA
- Kimberly Purrazzella, Wilmington, NC, USA
- Kaitlin Purrazzella, Wilmington, NC, USA
- Journal Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
- Online ISSN 1573-3580
- Print ISSN 1056-263X