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Peer reviewedStone, Wendy L.; Caro-Martinez, Lourdes M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1990
The forms, functions, and targets of the spontaneous communication of 30 children (age 4-13) with autism were observed during school activities. Communication patterns varied by cognitive level and autism severity, but the prototypical communicative event involved a child directing a motoric form of communication toward the teacher to request…
Descriptors: Autism, Classroom Communication, Cognitive Ability, Communication Skills
Peer reviewedBurt, Diana B.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1991
This report presents case studies of 4 adults with autism who enrolled in a work-training program utilizing a behavioral social interaction approach, and were subsequently competitively employed for 6 to 30 months. Success was associated with such factors as appropriate communication and interpersonal skills, gradual fading of supervision, and…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Behaviorism, Case Studies
Peer reviewedKamps, Debra; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1992
Two studies compared the performance of students (total n=66 and ages 5-21) with autism or developmental disabilities in one-to-one instruction to performance of those transitioned to small groups. Results indicated successful transition to small group formats across curriculum areas including language, math, readiness, and shopping. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Autism, Daily Living Skills, Developmental Disabilities
