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Matson, Johnny L.; Hess, Julie A.; Mahan, Sara – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013
One-hundred nine children 3-16 years of age diagnosed with Autistic Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, or Asperger's Syndrome were studied. Children resided in six states in the United States. Using moderation analysis via multiple regression, verbal communication and challenging behaviors and how they interact…
Descriptors: Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Communication Skills, Verbal Communication
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Duffy, Cormac; Healy, Olive – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Lack of spontaneous communicative initiations appears to be a consistent problem in individuals with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD; Fujiki & Brinton, 2009). Spontaneous communication is emitted at a much lower frequency compared to individuals with language impairment and typically developing persons. Deficits of spontaneity in…
Descriptors: Autism, Interpersonal Relationship, Interaction, Intervention
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Wainer, Allison L.; Ingersoll, Brooke R. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
For individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), the use of technology to provide intervention, particularly targeting the core social-communication deficits of the disorder, is promising. This literature review will examine studies that have used innovative technology, such as interactive computer programs and virtual reality, to deliver…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Computer Uses in Education, Communication Skills
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Maljaars, Jarymke; Noens, Ilse; Scholte, Evert; van Berckelaer-Onnes, Ina – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
The present study examined levels of sense-making in relation to adaptive functioning and autism symptomatology in low-functioning children with autistic disorder. Thirty-six children with autistic disorder and intellectual disability were compared with 27 children with intellectual disability and 33 typically developing children with a comparable…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Autism, Communication Disorders, Interpersonal Relationship
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Wouters, Saskia G. M.; Spek, Annelies A. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
The present study compared 21 high functioning individuals with autism, 21 individuals with schizophrenia and 21 healthy individuals in self-reported features of autism, as measured by the Autism-spectrum Quotient (AQ). The individuals with autism reported impairment on all AQ subscales, compared to the neurotypical group. The schizophrenia group…
Descriptors: Schizophrenia, Autism, Disability Identification, Adults
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Kaland, Nils; Mortensen, Erik Lykke; Smith, Lars – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
In the present study children and adolescents with Asperger syndrome (N=13) and a matched control group of typically developing children and adolescents were presented with 26 vignettes of daily life situations, including irony, metaphors, contrary emotions, jealousy, social blunders, and understanding intentions. The participants in the AS group…
Descriptors: Vignettes, Reaction Time, Asperger Syndrome, Figurative Language
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Mehzabin, Prianka; Stokes, Mark A. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
The literature has revealed that autistic persons of all ages show an interest in sexuality and relationships, but the poor social and communication skills found among those with autism hinders the experience of this. Unfortunately, most research to date in this domain has relied exclusively upon parental or caregiver reports. Thus there remains a…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Autism, Young Adults, Sexuality
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Koyama, Tomonori; Kamio, Yoko; Inada, Naoko; Inokuchi, Eiko – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Difficulties in social communication are not necessarily observed only in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and there are many subclinical cases in the general populations. Although advanced parental age at childbirth has often been considered a possible risk factor of ASD, it might contribute to poor social functioning in…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Pregnancy, Social Development, Interpersonal Competence
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DiGennaro Reed, Florence D.; Hyman, Sarah R.; Hirst, Jason M. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Children with autism spectrum disorder show deficits in social skills such as initiating conversation, responding in social situations, social problem-solving, and others. These deficits are targeted through the use of social skills interventions, some of which use a technology-based approach as a resource-efficient alternative to common forms of…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Program Effectiveness, Teaching Methods
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Jones, Emily A. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2009
The absence of the fundamental skill of "initiating joint attention" reflects the social-communicative impairment characterizing autism. Initiating joint attention is related to social and communication development as well as intervention outcomes for children with autism. A behaviorally based intervention was used to teach an expanded class of…
Descriptors: Stimuli, Intervention, Autism, Attention Span
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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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Argott, Paul; Townsend, Dawn Buffington; Sturmey, Peter; Poulson, Claire L. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2008
Previous studies have shown that most individuals with autism do not show empathic responding. The present study is an attempt to teach such skills. Script-fading procedures have been used to teach other social-interaction skills, so they are applied here to teach empathic responding. This study included three adolescents with autism, two males…
Descriptors: Scripts, Stimuli, Autism, Adolescents
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Williams, P. Gail; Hersh, Joseph H.; Allard, AnnaMary; Sears, Lonnie L. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2008
Autism is a developmental disability characterized by severe, pervasive deficits in social interaction, communication and range of interests and activities. The neurobiologic basis of autism is well accepted, although the specific etiology is unknown. It has been theorized that autism may result from a combination of predisposing genes and…
Descriptors: Siblings, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Interpersonal Relationship
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Pry, R.; Petersen, A. F.; Baghdadli, A. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2009
It is well established that language development in children with autism is disturbed in a number of ways, and evidence is accumulating that their emerging linguistic skills may be related to interactive competences such as joint attention, imitation and certain aspects of play as has been found in normally developing children. The present study…
Descriptors: Developmental Stages, Interpersonal Competence, Interaction, Attention
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Dewrang, Petra; Sandberg, Annika Dahlgren – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2010
Development and behavior during the first 2 years of life was assessed retrospectively by the parents to 23 adolescents and young adults with Asperger syndrome and 13 typically developing adolescents and young adults. The groups were matched on chronological age and the participants were within the normal range of intelligence. The questionnaire,…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Asperger Syndrome, Questionnaires, Young Adults
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