IntroductionAccording to the U.S. Department of Education, autism is defined as a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interactions and verbal and nonverbal communication . Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may also exhibit attention deficits, engage in repetitive behaviors, resist environmental changes, have unusual sensory experiences, and exhibit inappropriate behaviors that have detrimental effects on academic performance ( Delano, 2007). The incidence of children identified with ASD has steadily increased and thus changed the dynamics of education. Due to the dramatic increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism over the past fifteen years, the demand for research-based practices necessary to educate this population of individuals is also increasing and has become part of our law. Limited evidence-based interventions have created tension and a sense of urgency for educators and professionals providing therapeutic programs and services to children with ASD. Recent research into the effectiveness of video modeling as an educational approach for people with disabilities has been shown to be a promising intervention for teachers, which has implications for its use with students with autism in the classroom (Banda, Matuszny and Turkan, 2007). The research question addressed in this study is: How effective are video modeling interventions in improving the behaviors of individuals with autism during large group instruction periods? Problem Statement The origin of video modeling is believed to have theoretical roots in Albert's social learning theory. Bandura in the early 1970s (Bellini & Akullian, 2007). Through his research, Bandura was able...... middle of paper ...... with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 2000; 30, 537-552. Delano, M.E. (2007). Video modeling interventions for people with autism. Remedial and Special Education, 28(1), 33-42.Graetz, JE, Mastropieri, MA, and Scruggs, TE (2006). Show Time: Using video self-modeling to reduce inappropriate behavior. Teaching Exceptional Children, 38(5), 43-48. Nikopolus, CK and Nikopoulou-Smyrni, P. (2008). Teaching complex social skills to children with autism; Advances in video modeling. Journal of Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention, 5, 30-43. Ogilvie, CR (2011). Step by step. Teaching Exceptional Children, 43, 20-26Reagon, KA, Higbee, TS, & Endicott, K. (2006). Teaching pretend play skills to a student with autism using video modeling with a sibling as a role model and play partner. Child education and treatment, 29, 517-528.