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Effects of Stepped Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Child Depressive and Externalizing Symptoms in Autistic Children with Anxiety
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Catherine E. Rast; Andrew G. Guzick; Keaton J. Soileau; Orri Smarason; Leandra N. Berry; Robin P. Goin-Kochel; Wayne K. Goodman; Sophie C. Schneider; Alison Salloum; Eric A. Storch – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2025
Despite the strong evidence basis for the treatment of anxiety in autistic youth, accessibility remains a significant challenge. Stepped care addresses this gap, although there is limited research into its broad effects in autistic youth with anxiety. In this project, 76 autistic youth with anxiety entered parent-led-bibliotherapy for 12 weeks; 44…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Depression (Psychology), Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Autism Spectrum Disorders
Randomized Behavioral Sleep Clinical Trial to Improve Outcomes in Children with Down Syndrome
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Esbensen, Anna J.; Hoffman, Emily K.; Beebe, Dean W.; Byars, Kelly; Carle, Adam C.; Epstein, Jeffery N.; Johnson, Cynthia – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Parents of 30 school-age children with Down syndrome participated in a small-scale randomized clinical trial of a behavioral sleep treatment designed specifically for children with Down syndrome. The aim was to improve child sleep, child daytime behavior problems, caregiver sleep, and caregiver stress. The intervention spanned 5-8 weeks, and…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Sleep, Child Behavior, Stress Variables
Caregiver ECHO: A Model for Delivering Virtual Behavior Management Education to Families of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Rose E. Nevill; Gail E. Lovette; Katherine J. Bateman; Natalie M. Badgett; Genevieve R. Lyons; Emily C. Fuhrmann; Genevieve E. Bohac; Karen G. Orlando; Keith D. Page – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2025
Children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) are at high risk of challenging behavior, yet families experience consistent barriers to affordable parent education in behavior management. This study tested the efficacy of a caregiver-focused Extensions of Community Health Outcomes (ECHO) program in delivering behavior management education and…
Descriptors: Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Behavior Problems, Parent Education, Behavior Modification
The Effects of Discrete Trial and Natural Environment Teaching on Adaptive Behavior in Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Amelia Yanchik; Peter Vietze; Leah Esther Lax – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2024
The literature has yet to review the differential effects of Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) on adaptive skills. A sample of 142 children diagnosed with ASD between the ages of 16 and 35 months received either DTT, NET, or both interventions (NET+ DTT). The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (BSID)…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Skill Development
Examining Phenotypic Differences in Gaze Avoidance between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Fragile X Syndrome
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Wilkinson, Ellen H.; Britton, Tobias C.; Hall, Scott S. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
We examined potential phenotypic differences in eye gaze avoidance exhibited by boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and boys with fragile X syndrome (FXS). In Study 1, the Eye Contact Avoidance Scale (ECAS) was administered to caregivers of boys aged 7-18 years with FXS (n = 148), ASD (n = 168), and mixed developmental disabilities (MDD; n =…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Eye Movements, Males
Language Improvement Following Pivotal Response Treatment for Children with Developmental Disorders
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Schwartzman, Jessica M.; Strong, Kristen; Ardel, Christina M.; Schuck, Rachel K.; Millan, M. Estefania; Phillips, Jennifer M.; Hardan, Antonio Y.; Gengoux, Grace W. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Given the high prevalence of communication deficits in developmental disorders, there is need for efficient early interventions. The aim of this pilot study is to examine benefits of pivotal response treatment (PRT) for improving language in young children with developmental disorders without autism spectrum disorder. Parents of 15 children with…
Descriptors: Language Impairments, Early Intervention, Language Skills, Developmental Disabilities
A Meta-Analysis of Single-Case Research on Applied Behavior Analytic Interventions for People with Down Syndrome
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Neil, Nicole; Amicarelli, Ashley; Anderson, Brianna M.; Liesemer, Kailee – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
This systematic review evaluates single-case research design studies investigating applied behavior analytic (ABA) interventions for people with Down syndrome (DS). One hundred twenty-five studies examining the efficacy of ABA interventions on increasing skills and/or decreasing challenging behaviors met inclusion criteria. The What Works…
Descriptors: Applied Behavior Analysis, Intervention, Down Syndrome, Behavior Modification