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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
Sajjad Farashi; Saeid Bashirian; Ensiyeh Jenabi; Katayoon Razjouyan – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulties recognizing emotions. Studies showed that virtual reality (VR) and computerized training programs might be used as potential tools for enhancing emotion recognition in such people. However, some inconsistencies were observed between the studies. Objective: In the current…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Training, Emotional Response, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Birri, Nicole L.; Carnahan, Christina R.; Schmidt, Carla; Williamson, Pamela – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Due to the unique social cognitive profiles of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with and without intellectual disability (ID) sharing coherent and complex personal narratives can be challenging. To address these challenges research has focused on teaching macrostructure components using visual supports and repeated opportunities to…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Personal Narratives
Blythe A. Corbett; Alexandra P. Key; Mark E. Klemencic; Rachael A. Muscatello; Dorita Jones; Jennifer Pilkington; Christina Burroughs; Simon Vandekar – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by challenges in social competence that persist in adulthood, yet few treatment options exist. A pilot randomized clinical trial (RCT) of a peer-mediated, theatre-based intervention with established efficacy in youth with ASD was examined in autistic adults. The final sample consisted of forty-seven…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Communication
Shahad Alarifi; Louise Denne; Nouf Alatifi; Richard P. Hastings – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Arabs with intellectual disabilities and/or autism may exhibit challenging behaviour that affects them and their caregivers. Early, appropriate intervention may reduce these effects. This review synthesised and critically appraised challenging behaviour intervention research for this population. Methods: All published empirical…
Descriptors: Arabs, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Problems
Sanikan Wattanawongwan; Jay B. Ganz; Ee Rea Hong; Claudia Dunn; Valeria Yllades; Lauren M. Pierson; Eunkyeng Baek; Margaret Foster – Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
There is a lack of services to support adolescents and adults with ASD in different areas including social-communication intervention. The purpose of this study is to conduct a meta-analysis determining effects of social-communication interventions in improving social-communication skills for adolescents and adults with ASD. A search of databases…
Descriptors: Intervention, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Competence, Adolescents
Kaitlynn M. P. Baiden; Zachary J. Williams; Rachel K. Schuck; Patrick Dwyer; Mian Wang – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2025
Many in the autistic community have expressed concerns regarding the use of behavioral interventions with autistic children, suggesting that these interventions may not be socially valid. Though behavioral interventions have evolved to be more naturalistic and child-centered, little structured research has been done to explicitly seek autistic…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavior Modification, Intervention, Children
Matthew Schmidt; Jie Lu; Rui Huang; Marc-Sonley Francois; Minyoung Lee; Xiaoman Wang; Pedro Guillermo Feijóo-García – Educational Technology & Society, 2024
Extended reality (XR) such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) has been heralded as a particularly promising technology for autistic people. However, prior studies have centered around curing or ameliorating deficits and impairments and are typically conducted by non-disabled and non-autistic researchers. Using co-design and a…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Research Methodology, Inclusion
Maraventano, James C.; Kishel, Catherine B.; LaRue, Robert H.; Budge, Jenna; Singer, David – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2023
Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) is a commonly used reinforcement-based system for reducing problem behavior. DRO systems are particularly useful in that they are effective for the treatment of maladaptive behavior and can be individualized based on the needs of the learner. One possible way to enhance the effectiveness of DRO…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Program Effectiveness, Reinforcement
Rhylee Sulek; Chris Edwards; Ruth Monk; Lee Patrick; Sarah Pillar; Andrew J. O. Whitehouse; Hannah Waddington – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Autistic advocates emphasise the need for neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based approaches to support services; however, little is known about broader community perspectives regarding the appropriateness of offering early support services to autistic children. This co-designed mixed-methods study employed surveys to gather insights from 253…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Adults
Chad Stecher; Broc A. Pagni; Sara Cloonan; Schuyler Vink; Ethan Hill; Destiny Ogbeama; Shanna Delaney; B. Blair Braden – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
Mobile app-based meditation is an effective self-care solution for depression, but limited evidence exists for the long-term benefits among autistic adults, who are at increased risk of experiencing depression. The primary goal of this study was to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of incorporating habit training into an app-based…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Metacognition, Depression (Psychology), Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Arthur Scott – ProQuest LLC, 2023
This study explored how best to implement Music Therapy (MT) in any hospital setting when working with autistic children, teenagers, and adults. Baldrige's theory and concepts were used as a benchmark to facilitate all findings through the research conducted. Multiple factors affect the workforce and the existing staff at a large medical facility…
Descriptors: Music Therapy, Hospitalized Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Autistic Adults: A Feasibility Study in an Outpatient Context
Hanna Agius; Anne-Kristina Luoto; Anna Backman; Carina Eriksdotter; Nitya Jayaram-Lindström; Sven Bölte; Tatja Hirvikoski – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
Autistic adults report high stress and impaired ability to cope with stressors. Mindfulness-based stress reduction targets individual's own resources to regulate stress responses. An open feasibility study was conducted in an outpatient context, recruiting autistic adults without intellectual disability. The intervention, guided by trained…
Descriptors: Stress Management, Metacognition, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults
Chris Edwards; Vicki Gibbs; Abigail M. A. Love; Lydia Brown; Ru Ying Cai – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
As mental health concerns coupled with inadequate supports have been described as reaching crisis proportions in autistic people, there is a pressing need for accessible and effective support systems. While self-compassion has shown various benefits in the general population, its application in supporting autistic individuals remains limited. This…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental Health, Adults, Online Courses
Dara V. Chan; Julie D. Doran – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
The growing number of autistic adults challenges the limited adult service system. While data on service use and barriers are available, there is limited information from the individual's perspective on which services are most helpful in adulthood and how service use is connected to community participation outcomes. Forty autistic adults…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Counseling, Adults, Autism Spectrum Disorders