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Lindgren, Scott; Wacker, David; Schieltz, Kelly; Suess, Alyssa; Pelzel, Kelly; Kopelman, Todd; Lee, John; Romani, Patrick; O'Brien, Matthew – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have problem behaviors that interfere with learning and social interaction. This randomized controlled trial compared treatment with functional communication training (FCT) to "treatment as usual" for young children with ASD (n=38, ages 21-84 months). FCT was conducted by parents with…
Descriptors: Young Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Modification
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Zhang, Wanqing; Thompson, Kelsey L.; Watson, Linda R.; LaForett, Doré R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
We examined the effects of insurance type on health service utilization among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) following autism insurance reform by analyzing the most recent data from the 2019 National Survey of Children's Health. Families with private insurance were less likely to report that their health insurance covered needed…
Descriptors: Health Services, Health Insurance, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Severity (of Disability)
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Ferguson, Jenny; Craig, Emma A.; Dounavi, Katerina – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Interventions based on applied behaviour analysis are considered evidence based practice for autism spectrum disorders. Due to the shortage of highly qualified professionals required for their delivery, innovative models should be explored, such as telehealth. Telehealth utilises technology for remote training and supervision. The purpose of our…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Health Services, Behavior Modification, Autism
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Yingling, Marissa E.; Bell, Bethany A.; Hock, Robert M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Health coverage of early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) for children with autism spectrum disorder is expanding. Yet there is no longitudinal research on patterns of or inequities in utilization of EIBI. We integrated state administrative records with Medicaid and Census data for children enrolled in an EIBI Medicaid waiver (N = 730) to…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Longitudinal Studies
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Brookman-Frazee, Lauren I.; Taylor, Robin; Garland, Ann F. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2010
This study describes the characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with disruptive behavior problems served in community-based mental health clinics, characterizes psychotherapy process and outcome, and examines differences between children with ASD and a non-ASD comparison group. Results indicate that children with ASD…
Descriptors: Health Services, Behavior Problems, Autism, Mental Health Programs