The Practice of Pairing Visual Stimuli with Auditory Stimuli for Individuals with ASD-PDD

For many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the visual sense is strongest and the auditory sense is frequently impaired. This study was conducted using three examiners, each measuring a different component of auditory processing. Attention and on-task behavior was one measurement taken on this client. The use of visuals to increase on-task behavior and attention to auditory stimuli with an eight-year-old male with POD is presented. The subject's behavior and attention to auditory stimuli were measured. Results showed that the individual's on-task behavior and attention to auditory stimuli were on-task 100%. Future implications and research are discussed