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Direct linkDeckers, Anne; Muris, Peter; Roelofs, Jeffrey; Arntz, Arnoud – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
A social skills training (SST) for high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) was evaluated in an outpatient setting using a combined between- and within-subject design in which SST and a waiting list condition were compared. According to parents and teachers, the SST produced greater improvement of social skills than the…
Descriptors: Social Behavior, Skill Development, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Peer reviewedAman, Michael G.; Langworthy, Kristen S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2000
A review of 41 studies on pharmacological treatments for children with autism and pervasive personality disorder not otherwise specified, found empirical evidence for significant reductions in hyperactive symptoms was strongest for the antipsychotics, psychostimulants, and naltrexone. A theoretical model is proposed for using attentional…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Attention Span, Children, Drug Therapy
Peer reviewedNicolson, Rob; Castellanos, F. Xavier – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2000
This commentary discusses the use of pharmacological treatments to reduce over activity and hyperactivity in children with autism. While it concedes that some medications, particularly antipsychotics, can effectively reduce over activity, it cautions that the effects of psychotropic medications on inattention remain poorly defined and stresses the…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Attention Span, Children, Drug Therapy
