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Richardson, Ben; Webber, Lynne S.; Lambrick, Frank – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: Despite agreement that restrictive intervention (RI) should only be used as a last resort and for as long as required, little is known about long-term RI among individuals with a disability. This study examines long-term RI use. Method: From the Restrictive Intervention Data System dataset from Victoria, Australia, a cohort of 1,414…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Communication Disorders
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Ho, Betty P. V.; Stephenson, Jennifer; Carter, Mark – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2015
Background: Interventions using cognitive-behavioural approaches have been suggested to be effective for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In the current review, the authors attempt to clarify how these cognitive-behavioural approach interventions may deliver their intended effects by examining the relationships between their aims,…
Descriptors: Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Modification
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Au, Angel; Mountjoy, Toby; Leaf, Justin B.; Leaf, Ronald; Taubman, Mitchell; McEachin, John; Tsuji, Kathleen – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2016
Background: Children with autism spectrum disorder have impairments in social behaviours that require systematic intervention. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cool versus not cool procedure implemented in a small group (dyad). Method: The cool versus not cool procedure consisted of the researcher demonstrating the targeted behaviour…
Descriptors: Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Modification
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Jung, Sunhwa; Sainato, Diane M. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2013
Background: Play is critical for the development of young children and is an important part of their daily routine. However, children with autism often exhibit deficits in play skills and engage in stereotypic behaviour. We reviewed studies to identify effective instructional strategies for teaching play skills to young children with autism.…
Descriptors: Autism, Play, Young Children, Skill Development
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McClean, Brian; Grey, Ian – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2012
Background: Positive behaviour support emphasises the impact of contextual variables to enhance participation, choice, and quality of life. This study evaluates a sequence for implementing changes to key contextual variables for 4 individuals. Interventions were maintained and data collection continued over a 3-year period. Method: Functional…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Health Conditions, Quality of Life
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Birkin, Christina; Anderson, Angelika; Seymour, Fred; Moore, Dennis W. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: The EarlyBird program is a psycho-educational early intervention program for parents of children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). It aims to provide parents with skills to increase their child's communication and manage challenging behaviour using behavioural techniques. Method: Two interlinked studies examined access to the…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Parent Participation, Pervasive Developmental Disorders