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Siller, Michael; Pickard, Katherine; Fuhrmeister, Sally; Kushner, Elizabeth; Rudrabhatla, Asha; Morgan, Lindee – Journal of Early Intervention, 2022
This mixed-methods study aimed to test the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of involving early childhood education (ECE) staff without special education training or prior parent coaching experience in the delivery of an adapted evidence-based parent coaching intervention for young children with autism (Focused Playtime…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Role, Coaching (Performance)
Kasari, Connie; Shire, Stephanie; Shih, Wendy; Almirall, Daniel – Exceptional Children, 2021
Children with autism demonstrate considerable heterogeneity in their social skills and, therefore, their school intervention needs. No single intervention is expected to address the needs of all children with autism. In addition, not all evidence-based school interventions can be provided to all children with autism at all times. Thus, there is a…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Competence, Intervention
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Bent, Catherine A.; Pellicano, Elizabeth; Iacono, Teresa; Hudry, Kristelle – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
Early support should help autistic children lead flourishing lives. We sought to understand parents' experiences of their children's involvement in early intervention and associated research, through focus groups with 23 parents (of 22 children) enrolled in a university-affiliated service. Reflexive thematic analysis revealed four themes. Parents…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parent Attitudes, Early Intervention, Emotional Response
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Kasperzack, Daria; Schrott, Bastian; Mingebach, Tanja; Becker, Katja; Burghardt, Roland; Kamp-Becker, Inge – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Children with autism spectrum disorders often exhibit comorbid behavioral problems. These problems have an impact on the severity of the core symptoms, the progression of the disorder as well as on the families' quality of life. We evaluated the effectiveness of the Stepping Stones Triple P group parent training program as a supplementary…
Descriptors: Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Problems
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Ros-Demarize, Rosmary; Graziano, Paulo A. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2021
The current study examined the feasibility and initial efficacy of the Summer Treatment Program for Pre-kindergarteners (STP-PreK) with 37 preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and externalizing behavior problems (EBP). Parents and teachers reported on children's behavior, social/adaptive skills, and self-regulation. Children completed…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Summer Programs, Preschool Children
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Brittany M. Dumproff; Art G. Dowdy – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2024
Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience challenges with social skill interactions that may affect their quality of life. Given that parents are often the most frequent and constant presence in their child's life, parents serve a vital role in their child's social and behavioral development. For this reason, children may…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Problems, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Quality of Life
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McCrae, Christina S.; Chan, Wai Sze; Curtis, Ashley F.; Nair, Neetu; Deroche, Chelsea B.; Munoz, Melissa; Takamatsu, Stephanie; McLean, Deija; Davenport, Mattina; Muckerman, Julie E.; Takahashi, Nicole; McCann, Dillon; McGovney, Kevin; Sahota, Pradeep; Mazurek, Micah O. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Insomnia is common in children with autism. Cognitive behavioral treatment for childhood insomnia may improve sleep and functioning in children with autism and their parents, but delivery involving multiple office visits limits accessibility. This single-arm pilot study tested telehealth delivery of eight-session cognitive behavioral treatment for…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Sleep, Cognitive Restructuring
Amsbary, Jessica; Able, Harriet; Schertz, Hannah H.; Odom, Samuel L. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2021
Parent-implemented interventions (PIIs) hold promise for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Yet, reports of parent and family perceptions regarding PIIs are limited. The present study's purpose was to gain parent perceptions regarding the helpful and challenging intervention components and contextual factors in…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Choque Olsson, Nora; Rautio, Daniel; Asztalos, Jenny; Stoetzer, Ulrich; Bölte, Sven – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
Systematic reviews show some evidence for the efficacy of group-based social skills group training in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, but more rigorous research is needed to endorse generalizability. In addition, little is known about the perspectives of autistic individuals participating in social skills group training.…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Competence, Social Development
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Palmer, Melanie; San José Cáceres, Antonia; Tarver, Joanne; Howlin, Patricia; Slonims, Vicky; Pellicano, Elizabeth; Charman, Tony – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
The EarlyBird programme is a group-based psychoeducation intervention for parents of young children with autism. Although it is widely used in the United Kingdom, the evidence base for the programme is very limited. Using a mixed method, non-randomised research design, we aimed to test (1) the acceptability of the research procedures (recruitment,…
Descriptors: Young Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Foreign Countries
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Vismara, Laurie A.; McCormick, Carolyn E. B.; Wagner, Amy L.; Monlux, Katernia; Nadhan, Anna; Young, Gregory S. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Telehealth training may benefit parents' use of early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study is one of the few randomized trials to compare telehealth parent training in the Early Start Denver Model (P-ESDM) with a community treatment-as-usual, early intervention program. Parents were randomized to 12 weekly…
Descriptors: Parent Education, Early Intervention, Children, Autism
Anderson, Cynthia M.; Iovannone, Rose; Smith, Tristram; Levato, Lynne; Martin, Ryan; Brenna, Cavanaugh; Hochheimer, Sam; Wang, Hongyue; Iadarola, Suzannah – Grantee Submission, 2020
To date there are no evidence-based comprehensive interventions for use in school settings. There are numerous barriers to delivery of high-quality interventions in schools that have limited the transfer of research-based interventions to school settings. "Modular Approach to Autism Programing for Schools (MAAPS)" is a framework for…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Learning Modules
Slade, Nicole; Eisenhower, Abbey; Carter, Alice S.; Blacher, Jan – Grantee Submission, 2018
We examined parents' satisfaction with multiple aspects of their children's individualized education programs (IEPs). Parents (n= 142) raising children ages 4 to 8 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) reported their satisfaction with four aspects of their children's IEPs: (a) content of the IEP document, (b) services provided, (c)…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Satisfaction, Individualized Education Programs, Young Children
Slade, Nicole; Eisenhower, Abbey; Carter, Alice S.; Blacher, Jan – Exceptional Children, 2018
We examined parents' satisfaction with multiple aspects of their children's individualized education programs (IEPs). Parents (n = 142) raising children ages 4 to 8 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) reported their satisfaction with four aspects of their children's IEPs: (a) content of the IEP document, (b) services provided, (c)…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Satisfaction, Individualized Education Programs, Young Children
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Reynolds, Jennifer L.; Pitchford, E. Andrew; Hauck, Janet L.; Ketcheson, Leah R.; Ulrich, Dale A. – Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, 2016
Bicycle riding is a functional motor skill that increases physical activity opportunities, social interaction, and independence. However, bicycle riding is difficult for youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to learn. This study examined the effectiveness of home-support consultation (HSC) on increasing the maintenance of independent bicycle…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Youth, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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