Abstract
This study compared conditions of brief and extended wait time on opportunities to respond, rate of responding, rate of correct
responding, and disruptive behavior of two students with autism spectrum disorder during one-on-one teaching. Brief wait time
increased students’ opportunities to respond per minute, responses per minute, and correct responses per minute. While variable,
slightly fewer instances of problem behavior were also produced by the brief wait time condition. The current study supports
previous findings that suggested use of brief wait time during instruction for children with learning and behavioral challenges.
It does not support opposing results of previous research which favored longer wait times for teaching children with intellectual
and developmental disabilities. Limitations and implications for future research are discussed.
responding, and disruptive behavior of two students with autism spectrum disorder during one-on-one teaching. Brief wait time
increased students’ opportunities to respond per minute, responses per minute, and correct responses per minute. While variable,
slightly fewer instances of problem behavior were also produced by the brief wait time condition. The current study supports
previous findings that suggested use of brief wait time during instruction for children with learning and behavioral challenges.
It does not support opposing results of previous research which favored longer wait times for teaching children with intellectual
and developmental disabilities. Limitations and implications for future research are discussed.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- Pages 1-15
- DOI 10.1007/s10882-012-9289-x
- Authors
- Lisa Lamella, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Matt Tincani, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Journal Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
- Online ISSN 1573-3580
- Print ISSN 1056-263X