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Examining the Effects of Peer Tutoring on the Early Numeracy Skills and Social Skills of High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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2019, PhD, University of Cincinnati, Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: School Psychology.
The number of students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continues to rise, as does the need for evidence-based interventions effective at improving the academic skills of these students. This study examined the impact of a peer tutoring intervention implemented by students with ASD targeting the early numeracy skills of other students with ASD. Additionally, data were collected in order to determine if the intervention impacted the social skills of the participants. It was hypothesized that there would be positive outcomes on the tutees’ early numeracy skills, and tutees’ and interventionists’ social skills would improve as a result of engaging in the intervention. A multiple baseline design was conducted to determine the effects of the intervention. Outcomes of this study were favorable in showing improvement in the academic skills of students with ASD as a result of engaging in an academic peer tutoring intervention led by peer tutors with ASD. The data regarding student social skills did not conclusively indicate that the intervention made an impact on the peer interactions of students engaged in the intervention. Adherence data were additionally beneficial in supporting the future investigation into utilizing peers with ASD as tutors in academic interventions.
Tai Collins, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Renee Hawkins, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Todd Haydon, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
94 p.

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  • Frazier, D. (2019). Examining the Effects of Peer Tutoring on the Early Numeracy Skills and Social Skills of High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1560866565684138

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Frazier, Devin. Examining the Effects of Peer Tutoring on the Early Numeracy Skills and Social Skills of High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 2019. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1560866565684138.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Frazier, Devin. "Examining the Effects of Peer Tutoring on the Early Numeracy Skills and Social Skills of High School Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1560866565684138

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)