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Enhancing Assent and Treatment Outcomes: A Case Study on Responding to Aversive Ambient Auditory Stimuli for an Autistic Adult
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Faris R. Kronfli; J. Stephanie Gonzalez; Malchijah T. Williams; Timothy R. Vollmer – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2025
We explored assent procedures to promote assent and treatment effectiveness for an autistic adult. The objective, at the request of the participant, was to evaluate an innovative approach to (a) identify aversive auditory stimuli and (b) teach Steven, a 19-year-old male, appropriate responses in the presence of these stimuli without directly…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Program Effectiveness, Auditory Stimuli
Preference for Prompting Procedures to Address Escape-Maintained Behavior in Autistic Adolescents
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Mindy C. Scheithauer; Summer B. Bottini; Meara X. H. McMahon – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2025
Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) is a common strategy for escape-maintained behaviors targeted for reduction (i.e., targeted behavior) exhibited by youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DRA often involves various methods of prompting to ensure the instruction or task remains in place until contingencies…
Descriptors: Reinforcement, Behavior Problems, Behavior Modification, Prompting
Teaching Cooperation to Children with Autism during Play
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Chengan Yuan; Lanqi Wang; Zuxuan Huo; Qiuyu Min – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2024
The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a multi-component intervention on cooperative behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this study, three dyads comprising six boys aged between 4.5 and 7 years with ASD participated, following a randomized multiple baseline design. The participants were asked to construct…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Young Children, Males, Cooperation
Behavior Analytic Technologies Mediated via Augmented Reality for Autism: A Systematic Review
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Leslie Neely; Amarie Carnett; John Quarles; Se-Woong Park; Michelle Kelly – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2024
This review synthesizes the literature base evaluating the effects of behavior analytic interventions delivered via augmented reality (AR) technology for individuals with autism. We also conducted a quality review. We identified 14 studies with a majority of the studies (n = 11; 79%) utilizing single-case research design. Of the 14 studies, three…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Evaluation Methods, Applied Behavior Analysis
Using Relationship Development Intervention with Autistic Children and Their Families: The Experiences of RDI Consultants in Australia
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Tomomi McAuliffe; Brittany Apps; Jenny Setchell – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2024
Communication and interaction in neurotypical environments can be challenging for autistic individuals, potentially disrupting the parent-child relationship. In Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) that facilitates improved interactions between autistic children and their parents, RDI Consultants play key roles in enabling parents to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Children, Parent Child Relationship, Interpersonal Competence
Zoom-Delivered Physical Activities Can Increase Perceived Physical Activity Level in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Study
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Erkan Yarimkaya; Oguz Kaan Esentürk; Ekrem Levent Ilhan; Serkan Kurtipek; Ayse Türksoy Isim – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2023
Although the benefits of regular physical activity are clearly expressed, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are less physically active than their typically developing peers. Recent empirical studies have revealed that the level of physical activity of children with ASD has further decreased during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Videoconferencing, Children
Teaching Imitation to Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Discrete Trial Training and Contingent Imitation
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Alice Bravo; Ilene Schwartz – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2022
Imitation is a pivotal skill for children with and without disabilities, serving both learning and social interaction functions for young children. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently experience delays in acquiring this skillset, demonstrating challenges in the ability and/or propensity to imitate the actions of others. Current…
Descriptors: Imitation, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Teaching Methods
Less Restrictive Behavioral Interventions for Sleep Problems in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Single Case Feasibility Study
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Emma C. Woodford; Laurie McLay; Neville M. Blampied; Karyn G. France; Rosina Gibbs; Charis Whitaker; Emma McCaughan – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2023
Sleep problems are prevalent among autistic children and children with Rare Genetic Neurodevelopmental Disorders (RGND). Behavioral interventions are commonly used to treat sleep problems, with most involving extinction. While effective, the occurrence of a response burst (i.e., temporary worsening of the behavior) can result in a temporary…
Descriptors: Sleep, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Intervention, Behavior Modification
Development, Feasibility, and Initial Efficacy of a Telemedicine Parent-Delivered Social Skills Intervention for Children with ASD
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Jonathan D. Rodgers; Marcus L. Thomeer; Christopher Lopata; James P. Donnelly; Shelby L. Brennan; Brigit M. Reilly; Christian J. Rajnisz; Zoe L. Gionis; Annamaria Monti; Samantha L. Andrews – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2023
This study reports on two pilot studies developing a telemedicine parent-delivered social skills intervention (PDSSI) for school-aged children with ASD. Pilot study 1 involved initial development, training, and feasibility testing for six parent-child pairs using in-person training and fidelity monitoring. Findings from study 1 supported the…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Parents, Interpersonal Competence, Social Development
An Evaluation of Fidelity of Implementation of a Manualized Social-Play Intervention
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Emma S. Sipila-Thomas; Matthew T. Brodhead; Joshua B. Plavnick; Allison N. White – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2021
In this study, we evaluated three lessons from a manualized social play skills intervention, Play20. Play20 is a focused intervention that is designed to improve early social skill development in children with autism spectrum disorder through naturalistic play. First, we evaluated the procedural fidelity of instructor implementation of Play20, and…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Skill Development, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Young Children
Meta-Analysis of Vocational Skills Intervention in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Kun Zhou; Siyue Ma; Zhiqin Gu; Shuting Li; Xinchao Liu – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2023
In order to propose intervention methods that can effectively improve the vocational skills of adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, meta-analysis is conducted on 16 research articles in the past twenty years focusing on single-type subjects. The intervention Tau-U effect values of related studies are calculated, and adjustment analysis is…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intervention, Vocational Education
Motor Performance in School-Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Effects of an Extracurricular Physical Education Program and Socio-Ecological Correlates
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Celina Salvador-Garcia; Oscar Chiva-Bartoll; Ana Belaire-Meliá; Teresa Valverde-Esteve – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2022
A high rate of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have impaired psychomotor development. To date, these children have had few opportunities to participate in extracurricular Physical Education programs. However, nowadays a number of intervention programs are arising with the aim of improving their motor performance. The objectives of…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Extracurricular Activities, Physical Education
The Impact of a Brief Home-Based Intervention on Families with a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Audrey Mullan; Kerry Boyd; Roy McConkey – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2021
A brief intervention is described and evaluated that aimed to build and strengthen relationships for families of children diagnosed with ASD aged 12 and under. A particular focus was on socially disadvantaged parents. Parents were offered around five home visits which took place on weekdays during working hours; each lasting around 90 min. They…
Descriptors: Intervention, Home Programs, Family (Sociological Unit), Children
The Challenge of Studying Interaction in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder during Play Activity with a Robotic Platform
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Paolo Meucci; Laura Zampini; Ambra Mara Giovannetti; Alice Quadraroli; Amanda Viola D'Arrigo; Daria Riva; Chiara Vago; Sara Bulgheroni; Francesca Cecchi; Irene Mannari; Francesco Paolo Falotico; Andrea Pratesi; Giovanni Passetti; Cecilia Laschi; Paolo Dario; Carlo Riva; Elisa Rossoni; Milda Cerniauskaite; Matilde Leonardi – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2020
The present study aimed to assess the validity of using a robotic platform (RODDI) to increase and enhance communicative exchanges between educators and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability. Nine children with ASD and intellectual disability and their educators took part in the study. Their communicative…
Descriptors: Robotics, Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability
Use of an Online Training with Virtual Role Play to Teach Preference Assessment Implementation
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Summer Bottini; Jennifer Gillis – Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2021
Identification of reinforcers is critical to the effectiveness of behavioral interventions. Stimulus preference assessments (SPA) are a frequently used method to identify putative reinforcers. Given the fluctuating nature of individual preferences, there is need for efficient training of providers that may regularly implement SPAs. The present…
Descriptors: Reinforcement, Behavior Modification, Preferences, Training
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