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Richardson, Ben; Webber, Lynne S.; Lambrick, Frank – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: Despite agreement that restrictive intervention (RI) should only be used as a last resort and for as long as required, little is known about long-term RI among individuals with a disability. This study examines long-term RI use. Method: From the Restrictive Intervention Data System dataset from Victoria, Australia, a cohort of 1,414…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Communication Disorders
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Tanksale, Radhika; Sofronoff, Kate; Sheffield, Jeanie; Gilmour, John – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Research using mind-body practices in autism is limited but suggests a trend for ruminative reduction and improved behavioral-emotional outcomes. Following random assignment (N = 67), effects of a weekly six-session pilot yoga-based group program combined with third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy elements on self-regulation for children on the…
Descriptors: Relaxation Training, Physical Activities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Berger, Emily; D'Souza, Levita; Miko, Amy – Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 2021
Objective: This narrative review aimed to draw on the literature regarding school interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder and exposed to trauma. Method: However, because of the paucity of literature in this area, the intention of this review was also to explore possible intersections between trauma-informed school practices and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Students with Disabilities
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Ho, Betty P. V.; Stephenson, Jennifer; Carter, Mark – Australasian Journal of Special and Inclusive Education, 2019
This study provides an in-depth examination of the understanding and implementation of cognitive-- behavioural approaches (CBA) by Australian teachers of students with both autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Semistructured interviews were completed with 13 New South Wales teachers and several themes emerged. Interviewed teachers…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Cognitive Restructuring
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Han, Chen; Cumming, Therese M. – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2022
The educational inclusion of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be challenging, due to behavioural issues. Scant research has been conducted to investigate behavioural interventions for students with ASD in the Chinese context. Since special education in China varies greatly from that in western countries such as Australia,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Students with Disabilities
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Ho, Betty P. V.; Stephenson, Jennifer; Carter, Mark – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2017
This study provided an investigation of the knowledge, implementation and perspectives of Australian teachers of students with autism spectrum disorder regarding cognitive-behavioural approaches, using an anonymous survey. The sample of 270 New South Wales teachers reported a reasonable level of knowledge and implementation of strategies commonly…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Knowledge Level
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Leaf, Ronald B.; Taubman, Mitchell T.; McEachin, John J.; Leaf, Justin B.; Tsuji, Kathleen H. – Education and Treatment of Children, 2011
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) impact all areas of a person's life resulting in deficits in language, social behavior, and intellectual abilities as well as the development of repetitive behaviors that can greatly restrict access to the community and quality of life. Intensive behavioral intervention (IBI) has repeatedly been shown to be…
Descriptors: Intervention, Social Behavior, Autism, Quality of Life
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Rodger, Sylvia; Braithwaite, Michelle; Keen, Deb – Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 2004
This paper describes a process of assisting parents of young children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to identify and prioritise their goals for their children's early intervention. A modified version of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (M-COPM) was used to facilitate this process. Twenty-two child-parent dyads involved in a…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Young Children, Interpersonal Relationship