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Xiao Wei Feng; Maryam Hadizadeh; Jadeera Phaik Geok Cheong – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Purpose: This study aimed to explore the effect of family-professional partnerships in adapted physical education on the fundamental motor skills, physical activity levels, and adaptive behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and on parental satisfaction. Methods: A randomized controlled trial design was used, with pre-and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Students with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Psychomotor Skills
Eskow, Karen Goldrich; Chasson, Gregory S.; Summers, Jean Ann – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
State-specific 1915(c) Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services waiver programs have become central in the provision of services specifically tailored to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Using propensity score matching, 130 families receiving waiver services for a child with ASD were matched with and compared to 130 families…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Scores, Independent Living
Burke, Meghan M.; Magaña, Sandra; Garcia, Marlene; Mello, Maria P. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Latino, Spanish-speaking families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face unique barriers in special education advocacy. Although advocacy programs are becoming more common in the United States, none of these programs target Latino families. This is a pilot study to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of an advocacy program for…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Hispanic Americans, Autism

Helm, David T.; Kozloff, Martin A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1986
The paper reviews research on training programs for parents of handicapped children, identifies shortcomings, and recommends remedies. Research is examined regarding overall effectiveness, differences in effectiveness attributable to certain program features, and durability and generalization. Recommendations include using a model of human…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Family Relationship, Parent Education, Program Effectiveness

Koegel, Robert L.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1996
This study assessed collateral effects during unstructured dinnertime family interactions of two different paradigms for training parents of 17 children with autism. One taught individual target behaviors serially, and the other taught the pivotal responses (PRT) of motivation and responsivity to multiple cues. Results suggested the PRT…
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Cues, Family Environment