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The Use of Music to Increase Task-Oriented Behaviors in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Gross Motor Setting

Dieringer, Shannon TM
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1345424745

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2012, Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, EDU Physical Activity and Educational Services.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of music and music + instruction on task-oriented behaviors in preschool children with ASD within individual gross motor movement settings. Five preschool children (four boys; one girl) diagnosed with ASD attending a Midwestern private preschool for children with ASD served as participants. The study utilized a multiple-baseline across participants design and task-oriented behaviors during individualized gross motor movement sessions were measured. All sessions were videotaped. Treatment fidelity and inter-observer agreement were established (99% and 93%, respectively). Data were analyzed through visual analysis and descriptive statistics. The results indicate that music + instruction increased task-oriented behaviors when compared to music only for all participants. With the increasing diagnoses of ASD in young children, there is a need for further understanding in how young children with ASD can be successful in movement settings. The results of this study can serve as a foundation to better understand the role of music in preschool programs for young children with ASD.
David Porretta, PhD (Advisor)
Jaqueline Goodway, PhD (Committee Member)
Diane Sainato, PhD (Other)
151 p.
Early Childhood Education; Education; Physical Education; Preschool Education
Autism Spectrum Disorders; Physical Education; Preschool; Music; Task-Oriented Behaviors

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  • Dieringer, S. T. (2012). The Use of Music to Increase Task-Oriented Behaviors in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Gross Motor Setting [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1345424745

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Dieringer, Shannon. The Use of Music to Increase Task-Oriented Behaviors in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Gross Motor Setting. 2012. Ohio State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1345424745.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Dieringer, Shannon. "The Use of Music to Increase Task-Oriented Behaviors in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Gross Motor Setting." Doctoral dissertation, Ohio State University, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1345424745

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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