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Schuck, Rachel K.; Tagavi, Daina M.; Baiden, Kaitlynn M. P.; Dwyer, Patrick; Williams, Zachary J.; Osuna, Anthony; Ferguson, Emily F.; Jimenez Muñoz, Maria; Poyser, Samantha K.; Johnson, Joy F.; Vernon, Ty W. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Proponents of autism intervention and those of the neurodiversity movement often appear at odds, the former advocating for intensive treatments and the latter arguing that autism must be accepted as a form of diversity. The history of behavioral intervention has understandably outraged many in the Autistic community, though many still value…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Diversity, Inclusion, Behavior Modification
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Brooke Ingersoll; Sarah N. Douglas; Matthew T. Brodhead; Angela Barber; Louise A. Kaczmarek – Journal of Early Intervention, 2024
Over the past decade, a newer class of interventions has emerged specifically designed for young children with or at high likelihood of autism, which are called Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs). NDBIs are particularly well-suited as a discipline agnostic, primary intervention for young children with autism and other…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Young Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Competence
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Alakhzami, Maryam; Huang, Ann – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
This paper offers an overview of the current status of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental disorders (DD) in Oman. A review of demographic and background information about Oman is first presented, followed by an overview of the current status of individuals with autism and developmental disorders, in terms of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Legislation
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Christine Raches; Angela M. Tomlin; Cathy Pratt – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been occurring at earlier ages, leading to a need for interventions that suit this age range. Because young children's development is highly dependent on adults and positive adult relationships, fields that traditionally have success in treating ASD, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), must…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disability Identification, Infant Behavior, Young Children
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Lynn Waterhouse; Eric London; Christopher Gillberg – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
ASD research is at an important crossroads. The ASD diagnosis is important for assigning a child to early behavioral intervention and explaining a child's condition. But ASD research has not provided a diagnosis-specific medical treatment, or a consistent early predictor, or a unified life course. If the ASD diagnosis also lacks biological and…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Medical Research, Clinical Diagnosis, Early Intervention
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Tyler A. Hassenfeldt; Jill Lorenzi; Angela Scarpa – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
The number of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) diagnoses is increasing rapidly, indicating a need for multi-faceted interventions. The addition of a parent training component to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been effectively used to treat a variety of psychological disorders in children to support generalization of skills…
Descriptors: Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Parent Participation