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Peer reviewedFreeman, B. J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1997
First offers a framework for thinking about diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of autism. Then offers principles of program evaluation, describes components of appropriate early intervention programs, and offers guidelines for evaluating alternative treatments. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Early Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment
Stimulus Complexity and Autistic Children's Responsivity: Assessing and Training a Pivotal Behavior.
Peer reviewedBurke, John C.; Cerniglia, Laurie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1990
Four autistic children, age 8-15, exhibited fewer correct responses to a stimulus as the number of stimulus components was increased from 1 to 4. Training was effective in producing some generalized increases in responses to complex stimuli. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Autism, Difficulty Level, Elementary Secondary Education, Generalization
Peer reviewedHarris, Sandra L.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1991
Preschool children with autism (n=9) and their normally developing peers (n=9) were compared before and after one school year. The autistic children had narrowed the gap after treatment--making a nearly 19-point increase in intelligence quotient and an 8-point gain in language quotient. Results support the value of a language enriched early…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Intelligence Quotient, Language Acquisition
