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Mancil, G. Richmond; Conroy, Maureen A.; Haydon, Todd F. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2009
The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of combining milieu therapy and functional communication training (FCT) to replace aberrant behavior with functional communicative skills in 3 male preschool or elementary aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Study activities were conducted in the natural…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Change Agents, Program Effectiveness
Bedard, Rachel M.; Rosen, Lee A.; Vacha-Haase, Tami – Journal of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping, 2003
A study examining the effectiveness of wilderness therapy programs for rehabilitating delinquent adolescents analyzed 23 programs using meta-analysis. Moderate effect sizes in favor of wilderness therapy programs were found with respect to enhancing self-esteem/self-concept, improving interpersonal skills, and promoting behavior changes. A small…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Interpersonal Competence