Table 1

Prior research on training efficacy

StudyLocationWithin searchnTraining lengthData collectionOutcome
Teagardin et al. (2012) United StatesRailey et al. (2020) and Sreckovic et al. (2022) 4213-min videoPre- and post-training survey (two items on confidence)Significant increase in confidence identifying people with autism
Murphy et al. (2017) IrelandRailey et al. (2020) and Sreckovic et al. (2022) 1190-min presentationPre- and post-training survey (five items)Significant increase in ability to use effective communication strategies
Gardner and Campbell (2020) United StatesSreckovic et al. (2022) and current search1574-h presentation, optional 4-h additionPre- and post-test (six items on confidence in responding, five items on confidence self-monitoring response)Significant increase in confidence responding to a call
Love et al. (2020a) United StatesSreckovic et al. (2022) and current search2242-h presentationPre- and post-training survey (one item on confidence, 1 item on comfort)Significant increase in comfort and confidence responding to a call
Hinkle and Lerman (2021) United StatesSreckovic et al. (2022) and current search27variablePercentage of steps completed correctlySignificant increases in ability to promote compliance
Kent and Hughes (2022) United Statescurrent search33variablePre- and post-test regarding de-escalationNo difference found between training methods (video, VR, or video + VR)
Rascon (2022) United Statescurrent search5175-min presentationPre- and post-survey with free response73% reported confidence in ability to interact with an individual with autism posttraining

Source(s): Authors’ own work

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