Comparison of Technology-Based Presentation Modalities in Multiple Stimulus Job Task Preference Assessments
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| Title: | Comparison of Technology-Based Presentation Modalities in Multiple Stimulus Job Task Preference Assessments |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lauren E. Mucha (ORCID |
| Source: | Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 2026 41(2):59-70. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Students with Disabilities, Stimuli, Predictive Validity, Reinforcement, Preferences, Work Attitudes, Vocational Rehabilitation, Vocational Interests, Supported Employment, Special Education, Special Schools, High School Students, Transitional Programs |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10883576251396812 |
| ISSN: | 1088-3576 1538-4829 |
| Abstract: | This study evaluated the effectiveness of video and electronic pictorial presentation modalities in multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) job task preference assessments through methods comparison and evaluation of predictive validity. The study was conducted in a Midwest U.S. school setting with eight transition-age students with ASD and ID. Variations of work task preference assessment, electronic picture-based and video-based MSWO, were compared to an established assessment method, tangible stimulus MSWO. Subsequently, the predictive validity of the assessments was evaluated by observing the task engagement of participants while performing the high- and low-preference work tasks. Results suggest that electronic pictorial and video MSWO assessments of preferences are accurate and effective with some individuals and not as effective as the object modality for others. Findings, limitations, and implications for research and practice are also discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1503868 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | This study evaluated the effectiveness of video and electronic pictorial presentation modalities in multiple stimulus without replacement (MSWO) job task preference assessments through methods comparison and evaluation of predictive validity. The study was conducted in a Midwest U.S. school setting with eight transition-age students with ASD and ID. Variations of work task preference assessment, electronic picture-based and video-based MSWO, were compared to an established assessment method, tangible stimulus MSWO. Subsequently, the predictive validity of the assessments was evaluated by observing the task engagement of participants while performing the high- and low-preference work tasks. Results suggest that electronic pictorial and video MSWO assessments of preferences are accurate and effective with some individuals and not as effective as the object modality for others. Findings, limitations, and implications for research and practice are also discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 1088-3576 1538-4829 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/10883576251396812 |
