Date of Award

8-2026

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Education and Human Development

Committee Chair/Advisor

Dr. Joseph Ryan

Committee Member

Dr. Kristina Randall

Committee Member

Dr. Antonis Katsiaynnis

Committee Member

Dr. Elias Clinton

Abstract

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities present deficits in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which can limit an individual’s ability to function independently. Given the different levels of intellectual functioning and adaptive skills, individuals with moderate intellectual disabilities require a level of support in daily situations and environments. However, individuals with severe to profound intellectual disabilities require the most extensive amount of support in daily skills. Research demonstrates that the use of video-based instruction is an effective tool in increasing social skills among individuals with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, conclusions derived from the current review of literature identified gaps in research that will drive future research in the field of video-based instructional strategies. This single case multiple probe design study investigated the efficacy of a task analysis app with video prompting to increase social greeting skills for individuals with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Results from this research concluded a large and strong effect with positive social validity outcomes for all participants. Limitations and directions for future research are specified.

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