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Verschuur, Rianne; Huskens, Bibi; Verhoeven, Ludo; Didden, Robert – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Deficits in question-asking are common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Furthermore, their opportunities to self-initiate questions are often hindered by directive behavior of their conversation partners. This study assessed the effectiveness of staff training in pivotal response treatment (PRT) on staff member-created…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Questioning Techniques, Program Effectiveness
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Du, Rennan Y.; Yiu, Cynthia C. Y.; Wong, Virginia C. N.; McGrath, Colman P. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
To determine the associations between autism developmental profiles and cooperation with an oral health screening among preschool children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). A random sample of Special Child Care Centres registered with the Government Social Welfare Department in Hong Kong was selected (19 out of 37 Centres). All preschool…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Dental Health, Screening Tests
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Galera, Cedric; Taupiac, Emmanuelle; Fraisse, Sonia; Naudion, Sophie; Toussaint, Eva; Rooryck-Thambo, Caroline; Delrue, Marie-Ange; Arveiler, Benoit; Lacombe, Didier; Bouvard, Manuel-Pierre – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2009
Research regarding the behavioral aspects of children with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RTS) has suggested some possible behavioral patterns including autistic features. Caregivers of 39 children (mean age = 8.4 years) with RTS (49% showing abnormality in "CREBBP" gene) and 39 children (mean age = 8.6 years) matched on developmental level,…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Attention Span, Social Behavior, Child Behavior