Theses and Dissertations
Date of Award
2025
Document Type
Dissertation - NSU Access Only
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice
Advisor
Mary Clisbee
Committee Member
Susan Kabot
Committee Member
Emmy Maurilus
Keywords
autism, secondary students, response cards, self-contained classroom
Abstract
This applied dissertation was designed to study the effects of utilizing response cards in a secondary classroom for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The dependent variables in this study were independent participation and correct responding to opportunities to respond delivered during an academic lesson.
An ABAB single subject research design was implemented with four secondary students with ASD. During baseline, the researcher collected data on independent hand raising and correct academic responses during a lesson. After establishing a stable baseline, the researcher implemented pre-printed response cards with a response board. The researcher conducted two baseline and two intervention conditions during the study. The results showed that utilizing response cards during academic lessons increased independent participation and correct responding.
NSUWorks Citation
Danielle Doherty. 2025. The Effects of Utilizing Response Cards in a Secondary Self-Contained Classroom for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Doctoral dissertation. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice. (1050)
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/fse_etd/1050.