Naturalistic Instructional Approaches in Early Learning: A Systematic Review
Journal of Early Intervention
Snyder, P. A., Rakap, S., et al. (2015).
Journal of Early Intervention, 37(1), 69-97.
This systematic review investigates the effects of naturalistic instructional approaches on child learning in preschool-aged children with disabilities.
National Center for Special Education Research, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education
Between 1980 and 2013
Published, peer-reviewed empirical studies
43
Findings demonstrated promising results for naturalistic instructional approaches, such as milieu and incidental teaching, to acquire targeted skills in preschool-aged children with developmental disabilities. The targeted skills included, but were not limited to, communication, social, and cognitive skills.
