Experimental research is the most trustworthy source for ascertaining the effectiveness of instructional practices. Research syntheses combine findings across studies and can be valuable resources for practitioners when selecting instructional practices for individuals with autism. Meta-analysis is one approach to synthesizing research studies. In this interactive session, I will first define the core components of meta-analyses in layman's terms. Second, I will provide participants with guidelines on how meta-analyses can be used to guide instructional practices for individuals with autism using an overarching template. Third, we will jointly apply the template to several meta-analyses from the autism literature in the special education and applied behavior analysis fields. Last, we will work as a group to select instructional areas of interest to participants, locate reputable research syntheses on these topics and then summarize the sources using the meta-analytic template. After the session, participants be able to describe the core components of meta-analyses, state the six steps in the meta-analytic review template and be able to apply the template to select instructional practices for individuals with autism.
Learning outcomes:
- describe the core components of meta-analyses
- state the six steps in the meta-analytic review template
- apply the template to select instructional practices for individuals with autism
Credits: Act 48, EITA/Infant-Toddler, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, BACB, ASHA, PSYCH
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