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Peer reviewedReinecke, Dana R.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1997
A study of three students (ages 9-14) with autism investigated whether deficits in deceptive play skills are general to all persons with autism and if these deficits can be overcome through repetitive reinforcement techniques. Results found the students could learn to deceive, even without formal intensive training. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Development, Children, Deception
Peer reviewedSherman, Jeffrey; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1989
Effects of fenfluramine on autistic children, aged 7-16, were examined in double-blind testing with placebos. Serotonin levels, intelligence and behavior tests, videotaped free play data, and other tests were used for assessment. Serotonin decreased with administration of fenfluramine, and increased with reinstatement of placebo. No tests…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Development, Biochemistry, Chemical Reactions
Peer reviewedWolfberg, Pamela J.; Schuler, Adriana L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1993
A multifaceted model to promote peer play was implemented with play groups including 3 children (ages 6-8) with autism, resulting in decreased isolate play and collateral gains in social play, and decreased stereotyped object play and collateral gains in functional object play. Advances in play behaviors were generalized and were accompanied by…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Development, Cognitive Development, Generalization
