Promoting workplace independence in individuals with autism using video modeling.

İnönü Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol.27, no.2, pp.626-647, 2026 (TRDizin)

This study examined the effectiveness of video modeling for teaching office-cleaning skills to

individuals with autism. The targeted skills included (a) preparing the office for cleaning, (b)

dusting and wiping office materials, and (c) mopping the office floor. A multiple-baseline design

across participants was used to evaluate changes in independent task performance across baseline,

intervention, and follow-up phases. Instruction was delivered via systematically developed video

models demonstrating each step of the cleaning routines. Performance data were collected using task

analyses and were analyzed by visual inspection and effect-size calculations. In addition, acquisition

of non-targeted information related to the target skills was assessed. The findings showed that video

modeling led to marked improvements in participants’ independent, accurate completion of officecleaning

tasks. Furthermore, the acquired skills were maintained over time and generalized across

different office settings and materials. Social validity data indicated positive perceptions among both

participants and their parents. Overall, the results support video modeling as an effective, evidencebased

instructional practice for enhancing workplace independence and functional daily living

skills among individuals with autism.

Keywords: Autism; video modeling; vocational skills; workplace independence; non-targeted

information