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Schizophrenia in Autistic People with Intellectual Disabilities. Treatment and Interventions
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Trine Lise Bakken; Jane Margrete Askeland Hellerud; Arvid Nikolai Kildahl; Ann Magritt Solheim-Inderberg; Oddbjørn Hove; Sissel Berge Helverschou – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Autistic people with intellectual disabilities appear to be at increased risk of schizophrenia. While current recommendations emphasize adapting interventions used for people with schizophrenia in general, few studies to date have investigated treatment of co-occurring schizophrenia in this specific population. To explore what interventions are…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Schizophrenia, Comorbidity
Efficacy of PEERS® for Adolescents via Telehealth Delivery
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Estabillo, Jasper A.; Moody, Christine T.; Poulhazan, Solene J.; Adery, Laura H.; Denluck, Elizabeth M.; Laugeson, Elizabeth A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
PEERS® for Adolescents is an evidence-based social skills intervention for autistic youth and adolescents with other social challenges. The efficacy and effectiveness of PEERS® are well established; however, limited data on PEERS® via telehealth delivery exist. The current study aimed to examine the efficacy of PEERS® for Adolescents via…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Intervention, Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Functional Communication Training via Telehealth for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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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
Therapists' Adaptations to an Intervention to Reduce Challenging Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Publicly Funded Mental Health Services
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Dyson, Margaret W.; Chlebowski, Colby; Brookman-Frazee, Lauren – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Publicly funded mental health services play an important role in serving children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous research indicates a high likelihood of adaptations when therapists deliver evidence based practices to non-ASD populations, though less is known about therapists' use of adaptations for children with ASD receiving mental…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Therapy
Feasibility of Parent Training via Telehealth for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Disruptive Behavior: A Demonstration Pilot
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Bearss, Karen; Burrell, T. Lindsey; Challa, Saankari A.; Postorino, Valentina; Gillespie, Scott E.; Crooks, Courtney; Scahill, Lawrence – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Telehealth is a potential solution to limited access to specialized services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in rural areas. We conducted a feasibility trial of parent training with children ages 3-8 with ASD and disruptive behavior from rural communities. Fourteen children (mean age 5.8 ± 1.7) from four telehealth sites enrolled.…
Descriptors: Parents, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Rural Areas
Predictors of Mental Health in Chinese Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Su, Xueyun; Cai, Ru Ying; Uljarevic, Mirko – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
The aim of this study was to explore the influence of parental intolerance of Uncertainty (IU), sensory sensitivity (SS) and Broader Autism Phenotype (BAP), as well as the severity of their children's autism symptoms and co-morbid symptoms, on the mental health of Chinese parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One hundred and…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Mental Health, Parent Child Relationship, Well Being
Characterizing Community-Based Mental Health Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Disruptive Behavior Problems
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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