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Increasing Caregivers' Adherence to an Early-Literacy Intervention Improves the Print Knowledge of Children with Language Impairment
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Justice, Laura M.; Chen, Jing; Tambyraja, Sherine; Logan, Jessica – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
This study investigated the effects of four behavior-change techniques for caregivers implementing a 15-week literacy intervention with their children with language impairment. Techniques include modeling, encouragement, feedback, and rewards. Random assignment within a factorial experimental design was used to determine which behavior-change…
Descriptors: Literacy, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Change
Attention Training in Autism as a Potential Approach to Improving Academic Performance: A School-Based Pilot Study
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Spaniol, Mayra Muller; Shalev, Lilach; Kossyvaki, Lila; Mevorach, Carmel – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
This study assessed the effectiveness of an attention intervention program (Computerized Progressive Attentional Training; CPAT) in improving academic performance of children with ASD. Fifteen 6-10 year olds with ASD attending a mainstream and a special school were assigned to an experimental (CPAT; n = 8) and active control (computer games; n =…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Training, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Measuring Changes in Social Communication Behaviors: Preliminary Development of the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC)
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Grzadzinski, Rebecca; Carr, Themba; Colombi, Costanza; McGuire, Kelly; Dufek, Sarah; Pickles, Andrew; Lord, Catherine – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Psychometric properties and initial validity of the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC), a measure of treatment-response for social-communication behaviors, are described. The BOSCC coding scheme is applied to 177 video observations of 56 young children with ASD and minimal language abilities. The BOSCC has high to excellent…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Validity, Outcomes of Treatment, Measures (Individuals)
Engagement in Vocational Activities Promotes Behavioral Development for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Taylor, Julie Lounds; Smith, Leann E.; Mailick, Marsha R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
This study examined the bidirectional relations over time between behavioral functioning (autism symptoms, maladaptive behaviors, activities of daily living) and vocational/educational activities of adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Participants were 153 adults with ASD (M age = 30.2 years) who were part of a larger longitudinal study.…
Descriptors: Adults, Parents with Disabilities, Vocational Education, Autism
Brief Report: Theatre as Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Corbett, Blythe A.; Gunther, Joan R.; Comins, Dan; Price, Jenifer; Ryan, Niles; Simon, David; Schupp, Clayton W.; Rios, Taylor – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2011
The pilot investigation evaluated a theatrical intervention program, Social Emotional NeuroScience Endocrinology (SENSE) Theatre, designed to improve socioemotional functioning and reduce stress in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Eight children with ASD were paired with typically developing peers that served as expert models.…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Theater Arts, Pervasive Developmental Disorders