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Author ORCID Identifier

 https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8772-5383

Date Available

5-6-2025

Year of Publication

2025

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

College

Education

Department/School/Program

Special Education

Faculty

Amy Spriggs

Faculty

Justin Lane

Abstract

This study examined the effects of a System of Least Prompts (SLP) intervention on the independent skills, such as completing a daily schedule, setting alarms on a personal device, and transitioning into set activities, for a high-school student diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and multiple co-occurring diagnoses. LB was a 15-year-old student who attended a specialized non-profit school for individuals with ASD and severe behaviors and was in the process of transitioning back into public school. He required support in self-management and choice making skills. The purpose of this intervention was to increase LB’s ability to evaluate his day and plan accordingly through self-management skills promoting independence skills both during and post school. An A-B single-case design was implemented. Baseline data were collected through single-opportunity probes, followed by intervention sessions using a task analysis and least-to-most prompting hierarchy with behavior specific praise. For schedules, LB was provided one opportunity per day to complete the task of filling in a schedule and setting his alarms. Each day provided multiple transition opportunities, three on Mondays and six opportunities Tuesday through Friday. Baseline for filling in a schedule ranged from 0-33%, setting alarms was steady at 25%, and transitions ranged from 8% to 17%. All baseline sessions demonstrated limited independence, requiring prompting, and supporting the need for intervention. Baseline data were analyzed by calculating the percentage of steps completed independently. During the intervention phase, data were analyzed by calculating the percentage of steps completed and what prompt level was needed, if any. Each was turned into a percentage by calculating the steps completed divided by the total possible which. Intervention for all three tasks did accelerate in trend, with prompt dependence decelerating. Although a functional relation cannot be demonstrated due to being an AB design, replications with other designs and additional students are recommended. [Organizations facing competitive environments increasingly adopt collaborative strategies for competitive advantage. This study examined the growing phenomenon of purposeful inter-organizational relationships, or strategic networks, of independent, small and medium size manufacturers. These networks provide a membership-based group of “designated collaborators” that focus on increasing competitive advantage for member firms. Firm-level outcomes and inter-organizational relationship structures related to network involvement were investigated.

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https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2026.02

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