Comparison of Enhanced and Standard Data Sheets on Treatment Fidelity and Data Collection for Tact Training

Halbur et al. (2024) built a new data sheet for tact training. The sheet adds two things. First, it randomizes the order of picture cards for each trial. Second, it prints tiny prompt reminders on the page.

Therapists used either the new sheet or a plain sheet while teaching tacts to children with autism. The team then watched videos and scored how well the adults stuck to the teaching plan.

Therapists who used the enhanced sheet followed the plan more closely. They shuffled targets better and gave prompts when the rules said to. The plain-sheet group made more slips.

Randell et al. (2007) did something similar with computer games. Their DTkid program also raised DTT fidelity, but it needed a laptop. Halbur shows you can get the same lift with only paper.

Zitter et al. (2023) looked at the other end of the chain. They found that higher fidelity helps kids learn more in Early Start Denver sessions. Halbur gives you a cheap tool to reach that high-fidelity zone.

Cihon et al. (2020) found that different prompting systems work the same for kids. Halbur does not argue about which prompt to use; it simply helps you deliver whichever one you pick the right way.

You already run tact programs. Print a sheet that scrambles targets and hides prompt cues. You will randomize without thinking and hit every prompt step. Better fidelity, zero extra cost.