This article describes an intervention program offered at the University of Colorado
Boulder that supports peer interaction among young children with autism spectrum disorders
and their typical peers using a multicomponent approach, including video modeling.
Characteristics of autism that may interfere with the development of peer interaction
in young children will be discussed. Components of the approach will be described
and the evidence base for the application of these components examined in regards
to children with autism and for the potential application to children with the dual
diagnosis of autism and deafness or hard of hearing.
Keywords
Autism - deaf - intervention - video modeling - peer interaction