Faheem, Faariha N.. Increasing engagement in virtual academic coaching sessions in university students with ASD. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-arhg-2q22
DescriptionThis study aims to add to the sparse literature on supporting successful outcomes for university students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) specifically in regards to their level of engagement in academic coaching sessions. This was a nonconcurrent multiple baseline study conducted with three students with ASD enrolled at an east coast university. To increase levels of student engagement, we (a) restructured the students’ academic coaching sessions, (b) implemented contingency contracts, and (c) introduced consistent and salient reinforcement throughout the sessions. Results showed that the treatment was effective in increasing the levels of engagement in all three students.