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Matson, Johnny L.; Kozlowski, Alison M.; Fitzgerald, Mary E.; Sipes, Megan – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013
Given the importance of early intervention services for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), early diagnosis of children is critical. At present, several ASD screeners exist for young children, with the "Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers" ("M-CHAT") being one of the most widely researched. While the "M-CHAT" has good sensitivity…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Disability Identification, At Risk Persons, Autism
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Jeanson, Brigitte; Thiessen, Carly; Thomson, Kendra; Vermeulen, Rhiannon; Martin, Garry L.; Yu, C. T. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2010
We assessed the reliability and validity of the discrete-trials teaching evaluation form (DTTEF), a 21-item checklist for assessing instructors conducting discrete-trials teaching (DTT). In Phase 1, six consultants in an applied behavior analysis program for children with autism rated the 21 components of the DTTEF with a mean of 6.2 on a 7-point…
Descriptors: Consultants, Autism, Parents as Teachers, Validity
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Matson, Johnny L.; Fodstad, Jill C.; Boisjoli, Jessica A. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2008
Rett Syndrome is one of the least commonly occurring autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but certainly one of the most devastating. A genetic profile has been identified, but checklists still have an important role for prescreening, especially before expensive genetic testing, and to provide precise strengths and weaknesses with respect to the core…
Descriptors: Genetics, Profiles, Clinical Diagnosis, Pervasive Developmental Disorders