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Diehl, Joshua J.; Schmitt, Lauren M.; Villano, Michael; Crowell, Charles R. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
We examined peer-reviewed studies in order to understand the current status of empirically based evidence on the clinical applications of robots in the diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Studies are organized into four broad categories: (a) the response of individuals with ASD to robots or robot-like behavior in comparison…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Robotics
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Bishop, Michele R.; Kenzer, Amy L. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
The purpose of this study was to examine group classroom instruction and the need for in vivo feedback when teaching 11 behavioral therapists how to conduct a brief paired-stimulus preference assessment, when to conduct preference assessments, and how to interpret the data during regular therapy sessions. Group classroom instruction, consisting of…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Feedback (Response), Therapy, Behavior Modification
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Palmen, Annemiek; Didden, Robert – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a behavioral skills training package on task engagement in six young adults with high-functioning ASD who worked in a regular job-training setting. Experimental sessions were implemented in a small-group training format in a therapy room using unknown tasks. Data were collected on participant's off-task…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Intervention, Autism, Young Adults
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Leaf, Justin B.; Dotson, Wesley H.; Oppeneheim, Misty L.; Sheldon, Jan B.; Sherman, James A. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2010
Deficits in social skills are characteristic of children with autism. Clinicians often include teaching these skills as part of comprehensive curriculum. One method of developing social skills for children with autism is the teaching interaction procedure. This procedure involves describing the behavior, providing a rational and cues when to use…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Cues, Play, Autism
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Kouijzer, Mirjam E. J.; de Moor, Jan M. H.; Gerrits, Berrie J. L.; Congedo, Marco; van Schie, Hein T. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2009
Seven autistic children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) received a neurofeedback treatment that aimed to improve their level of executive control. Neurofeedback successfully reduced children's heightened theta/beta ratio by inhibiting theta activation and enhancing beta activation over sessions. Following treatment, children's…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Feedback (Response), Neurological Impairments
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Sarokoff, Randi A.; Sturmey, Peter – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2008
A limited number of studies have investigated the effects of behavioral skills training (BST) on staff acquisition and generalization of discrete trial teaching (DTT) and student behavior. BST was used to improve three staff's use of DTT interactions with four children with autism. A multiple baseline design across participants was used to assess…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Autism, Training, Generalization