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.

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