This study was designed to measure the effects of social reaction instruction using the naturalistic intervention on social interaction of children with disabilities. This study used a multiple probe design across settings. Social reaction instruction using the naturalistic intervention was provided three situation(group of children with similarity disabilities, group of children with variety disabilities, integrated classroom) in the free selected playtime. Partial interval recording was used to collect data for 10 minutes. Two weeks after the intervention was completed, maintenance effects were evaluated in the same setting as the baseline condition.
The results of this study suggested the social reaction instruction using the naturalistic intervention was effective in increase and maintance of social interaction for child with disabilities. These findings suggest that an important ingredient in the successful application of systematic instructional procedures in classroom settings may be related to how frequently and easily performing an instructional trials.
Keywords: naturalistic intervention, social interaction