Using Self-Directed Video Prompts to Teach Daily Living and Job-Related Skills Remotely

Deficits in daily living and job-related skills are barriers to independence in living and employment for adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This study examined the effects of self-directed video prompts delivered via video conferencing sessions on the acquisition of daily living and job-related skills for four young adults with IDD, ages 20–25 years old. Participants were initially trained to use Webex™ during an in-person meeting. All other procedures, including an Assessment of Functional Living Skills® (AFLS) pre- and post-assessment, training on how to access and use video prompts, and research sessions were conducted remotely. All participants achieved 100% of steps across three consecutive sessions for at least three target skills with video prompts alone. Evidence of generalization and maintenance was observed across all participants.