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Uzonyi, Thelma E.; Crais, Elizabeth R.; Watson, Linda R.; Nowell, Sallie W.; Baranek, Grace T.; Turner-Brown, Lauren M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
This analytical study documented the presence of transactions in parent-child engagement within a sample of young children at an elevated likelihood for an eventual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Specifically, the study examined the establishment of transactional engagement through reciprocal behaviors between parents and their young…
Descriptors: Young Children, At Risk Persons, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Educational Diagnosis
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Rixon, Louise; Hastings, Richard P.; Kovshoff, Hanna; Bailey, Tom – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
We tested a novel methodological approach to examine associations between characteristics of autistic children and outcomes for siblings. Cluster analysis was used to define five groups of children with autism (n = 168) based on autism symptoms, adaptive behavior, pro-social behavior, and behavior problems. Primary and secondary parent carers, and…
Descriptors: Siblings, Sibling Relationship, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Toseeb, Umar; McChesney, Gillian; Wolke, Dieter – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Using data from a prospective population based study, the prevalence and psychopathological correlates of sibling bullying in children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were estimated. There were 475 children with ASD and 13,702 children without ASD aged 11 years. Children with ASD were more likely to be bullied by their siblings…
Descriptors: Siblings, Bullying, Children, Autism
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Newbigin, Amanda; Uljarevic, Mirko; Vivanti, Giacomo; Dissanayake, Cheryl – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
The majority of studies that have investigated empathic responsiveness of individuals with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have used heterogeneous groups in terms of age, cognitive level and gender which significantly impact the results. Our aim in this study was to explore responsiveness of a more homogenous sample of 21 children with ASD and 17…
Descriptors: Empathy, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Control Groups
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Huang, Chien-Yu; Yen, Hsui-Chen; Tseng, Mei-Hui; Tung, Li-Chen; Chen, Ying-Dar; Chen, Kuan-Lin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
This study examined the effects of autistic behaviors and individual emotional and behavioral problems on parenting stress in caregivers of children with autism. Caregivers were interviewed with the Childhood Autism Rating Scale and completed the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire and the Parenting Stress Index Short Form. Results revealed…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Child Behavior, Emotional Problems
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Crozier, Shannon; Tincani, Matt – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2007
Social Stories[TM] are a popular intervention for preschool children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but little research on Social Stories has been conducted with this population. This study investigated the effects of Social Stories on prosocial behavior of three preschool children with ASD in an inclusive setting. An ABAB design was used…
Descriptors: Prosocial Behavior, Preschool Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders