Modeling MD as an evidence-based practice

Modeling involves the learner observing someone correctly performing a target behaviour.
The demonstration of the behaviour before the learner
is expected to demonstrate the behaviour serves as a primer for the behaviour. In addition, modeling can be used as a prompt to provide extra support to the learner after the direction has been provided and the child is trying to use the behaviour.

✓  What is Modeling

• It's an evidence-based practice for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 
• It involves someone correctly performing a target behaviour or skill as a visual demonstration for the learner.

✓ Why Use?

• Learners with ASD often struggle with acquiring new target skills or behaviours.
• Modeling increases the ability of learners with ASD to perform the new skill/behaviour and supports ​the generalisation and maintenance of the skill/behaviour

✓ Outcomes

• The evidence-base for FCT supports the use of this practice to address: Social, Communication, Joint Attention, School Readiness, Play, Vocational, Academic

Who is this training for
✓ For families of children and adults affected with ASD, Speech Delay, related conditions and awaiting
the assessment
✓ For teachers from pre-school, primary, post-primary mainstream and special school who work with children
and adults with special educational needs
✓ For special needs assistants
✓ For all involved in the care and support of children
and adults with ASD and related conditions.​

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