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Assessing the Effects of Video Modeling on the Acquisition and Performance of Taekwondo Kicks in Children Diagnosed with Autism
Phillips, Faith
Phillips, Faith
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Only a few studies using group designs have examined the effects of martial arts training in children with ASD, but the results have been promising, demonstrating improvements in social interactions and exercise (Movahedi et al., 2013), as well as reductions in stereotypical behaviors (Bahrami et al., 2012). The present study assessed the effectiveness of video modeling on the acquisition and performance of three Taekwondo kicks (round kick, side kick, and hook kick) in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder using a multiple probe design. If video modeling as a stand-alone intervention was ineffective, behavioral coaching was implemented as a package intervention comprising of video modeling, video feedback, and verbal feedback. The results showed four of the five participants met mastery criterion on all three kicks with at least one of the interventions assessed. The fifth participant did not meet mastery on the hook kick but did achieve 81% of steps completed correctly. Mike and Ash required the behavioral coaching intervention to meet mastery across all three kicks. The other three participants required behavioral coaching to meet mastery on at least one of their kicks. Results showed naive participants may need additional instruction using behavioral coaching to master the target kicks, as video modeling alone was not effective to meet mastery criterion across all three kicks for any of the participants in this current study. Future research should conduct a component analysis to determine the independent contributions of each standalone intervention within the behavioral coaching package.Keywords: video modeling, behavioral coaching, Taekwondo, autism
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2023-12-31
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University of Kansas
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Behavioral sciences, Autism, Behavioral coaching, Package intervention, Physical exercise, Taekwondo, Video modeling