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Peer reviewedKasari, Connie; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1990
In an examination of the association of shared positive affect during 2 communicative contexts, it was found that 18 normal children displayed positive affect toward an adult during joint attention situations, while 18 autistic children did not. Eighteen mentally retarded children displayed high levels of positive affect during requesting as well…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Attention, Autism, Communication Skills
Peer reviewedStone, Wendy L.; Lemanek, Kathleen L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1990
Parents of 20 children with autism and 14 children with mental retardation, with comparable cognitive developmental levels, completed the Preschool Social Behavior Checklist. Results revealed that autistic children exhibited deficits in imaginative play, peer play, and imitation skills compared to the other group, and that parents are capable of…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Rating Scales, Check Lists, Comparative Analysis
