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ERIC Number: EJ626445
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-6434
Assistive Technology: The Application of ABA to Technology: The Discrete Trial Trainer.
Ashton, Tamarah M.
Journal of Special Education Technology, v16 n1 p41-42 Win 2001
This article describes the DT Trainer, a software tool and behavioral teaching method which breaks down the learning of a task into small steps, giving the student a very high chance of success. Students are motivated to succeed with this program through ample praise statements and other on-screen reinforcers. (Contains three references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Autism, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Motivation Techniques, Positive Reinforcement, Preschool Education, Skill Development, Student Motivation, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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