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This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of training program including telehealth coaching developed for families not only on preschool teachers’ learning the Discrete-Trials Teaching Method (DTT) who work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but also on their teaching of target imitation skills to their students. The participants of the study were three preschool teachers working in a special education and rehabilitation center in Muğla, and three children with ASD receiving education at the center. The research model employed was “multiple probe design with probe conditions across subjects” which is one of the single-subject research models. All sessions in the study were facilitated using Skype communication software. For analysis of the data collected in relation to the effectiveness of the program’s implementation, the visual analysis and non-overlapping data analysis was conducted. Based on the study’s findings, it was concluded that the training program including telehealth coaching was positive effects for the teachers’ acquisition of the skills necessary to implement the DTT method. However, although it has positive effects on children's learning of imitation skills, additional studies are needed. In addition, the implemented training program was found useful and supportive by the participating teachers.

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