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Lamash, Liron; Little, Lauren; Hen-Herbst, Liat – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
This systematic review examined the effectiveness in a hybrid telehealth model for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), exploring the evidence base, methodology, and outcomes of health and behavior-related interventions for adolescents with ASD. The 11 included studies (a) were quantitative, (b) evaluated interventions delivered…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Young Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention
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Lovaas, O. Ivar – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1979
The author reviews the history of the behavioral approach in treatment of autistic children and contrasts aspects of the disease or illness model with the learning or behavioral model. He states that the disease model failed in identifying the cause and in providing effective treatment for autism. (CL)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, History
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Aman, Michael G. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1982
Data from a variety of clinical populations (mentally retarded, autistic, hyperactive and normal children) and animals are reviewed. An attentional model is proposed to account for type of therapeutic response to stimulant medication. (Author)
Descriptors: Attention, Autism, Behavior Change, Drug Therapy
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Gerhardt, Peter; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1991
This paper reviews the efficacy of aversive interventions in the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities. It also considers the ethical and legal issues involved and concludes that there is empirical, ethical, and legal support for the continued availability of aversive interventions as treatment options if sufficient safeguards…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Developmental Disabilities, Discipline, Elementary Secondary Education