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Carr, Edward G.; Kemp, Duane C. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1989
Autistic leading in four autistic children, aged three-five, was treated by strengthening pointing as an alternative form of request. Following intervention, pointing gradually replaced leading, and stimulus generalization was observed. Results indicate that functional equivalence and response efficiency can be procedurally combined to…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Generalization, Intervention
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Van Bourgondien, Mary E.; Reichle, Nancy C.; Schopler, Eric – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2003
A study evaluated the effectiveness of a residential program, based on the TEACCH model, in improving the program quality and adaptation of 32 adolescents and adults with autism and severe disabilities. Participants experienced an increase in structure and individualized programming in several areas, and the families were significantly more…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescents, Adult Education, Adults