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Iskander, Jeannette M.; Rosales, Rocio – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013
The present study examined the effectiveness of Social Stories[TM], and Social Stories paired with a differential reinforcement procedure on disruptive behaviors of two elementary school children diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We implemented a…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Reinforcement, Elementary School Students
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Matson, Johnny L.; Tureck, Kimberly; Turygin, Nicole; Beighley, Jennifer; Rieske, Robert – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
The use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to treat persons with autism goes back several decades. Many specific target behaviors and intervention strategies have been developed. In the last two decades the most heavily studied of these methods has been Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions (EIBI). This package of ABA methods is unique in two…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Toddlers, Behavior Modification
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Sharp, Rebecca A.; Phillips, Katrina J.; Mudford, Oliver C. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
The effectiveness of four antecedent treatments for rumination was compared for two individuals with autism, severe intellectual disabilities and long histories (at least 20 years) of rumination. Comparisons of increased meal size, supplemental feedings, fixed-time provision of peanut butter, and liquid rescheduling found liquid rescheduling to be…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Autism, Outcomes of Treatment
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Matson, Johnny L.; Hattier, Megan A.; Belva, Brian – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
Work, self-help, leisure, and hygiene skill deficits are often associated with Autistic Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by pervasive impairments in socialization, communication, and repetitive and restricted behaviors or interests. A number of interventions have been established to assist individuals with these impairments.…
Descriptors: Autism, Daily Living Skills, Neurological Impairments, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Klintwall, Lars; Eikeseth, Svein – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
Although Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) is an effective treatment for many children with autism, there is a substantial individual difference in outcome. This study was designed to investigate whether treatment gains were associated with the number and type of stimuli that function as reinforcers for 21 preschool-aged children…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Individual Differences, Outcomes of Treatment
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Reed, Phil; Osborne, Lisa A.; Makrygianni, Maria; Waddington, Emma; Etherington, Annie; Gainsborough, Judith – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013
The Barnet Early Autism Model (BEAM) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was compared to a time-comparable approach (Portage) in terms of child outcomes and parental functioning. BEAM produced improvements in the adaptive behavioural function and language abilities of the children with ASD. Additionally, the programme produced…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Models, Teaching Methods
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Plavnick, Joshua B.; Ferreri, Summer J. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
Proponents of the verbal behavior approach to instruction for individuals with autism have identified mand training as a starting point for early intervention. Mand training is a process whereby the learner is taught to request highly preferred items under conditions when those items are most valuable. A hypothesized benefit of this approach is…
Descriptors: Verbal Stimuli, Early Intervention, Social Behavior, Autism
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Gould, Evelyn; Dixon, Dennis R.; Najdowski, Adel C.; Smith, Marlena N.; Tarbox, Jonathan – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
A large proportion of national education and treatment centers for persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including those providing applied behavior analysis (ABA)-based services, show a relatively high percentage of agreement among practitioners on the instruments they routinely use for a variety of purposes, including curriculum design…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Intervention, Autism, Program Effectiveness
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Davis, Tonya N.; Durand, Shannon; Chan, Jeffrey M. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
In this study we analyzed the effects of a brushing protocol on stereotyped behavior of a young boy with autism. First, a functional analysis was conducted which showed that the participant's stereotypy was maintained by automatic reinforcement. Next, the Wilbarger Protocol, a brushing intervention, was implemented. An ABA design was implemented…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Autism, Children
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Bergstrom, Ryan; Tarbox, Jonathan; Gutshall, Katharine A. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Household pets can have a positive influence on quality of life for individuals who live with them (Bryant, 1990). Little previous research has investigated issues related to interaction between individuals with developmental disabilities and pets. In this study, we used simple behavioral intervention procedures to decrease pet mistreatment by a…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intervention, Autism, Quality of Life
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Weinkauf, Sara M.; Zeug, Nicole M.; Anderson, Claire T.; Ala'i-Rosales, Shahla – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
The effectiveness of behavioral interventions for the treatment of young children with autism has been well documented in professional literature. The success of these procedures, however, depends on the fidelity of implementation and proper training of the therapist. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a 125-skill, comprehensive staff…
Descriptors: Participant Satisfaction, Autism, Staff Development, Behavior Modification
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Lequia, Jenna; Machalicek, Wendy; Rispoli, Mandy J. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
We reviewed studies implementing activity schedules to decrease challenging behavior of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Systematic searches of electronic databases, journals, and reference lists identified 18 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. These studies were evaluated in terms of the effectiveness of activity schedules to…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Autism, Identification, Program Effectiveness
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Smeltzer, Sherry Stayer; Graff, Richard B.; Ahearn, William H.; Libby, Myrna E. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2009
Choice between alternative response options has received much attention in both basic and applied research. However, there is limited study on the effects of choice of task order on responding. This study examined the effect of choice of task order on on-task behavior, duration to complete the tasks, and problem behaviors in 2 children with autism…
Descriptors: Autism, Program Effectiveness, Genetic Disorders, Behavior Problems
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Love, Jessa R.; Carr, James E.; Almason, Season M.; Petursdottir, Anna Ingeborg – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2009
Early and intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) has been demonstrated to be a highly effective treatment for early childhood autism. As EIBI programs have proliferated, they have also begun to mutate and evolve such that between-program differences in specific practices are quite common. Unfortunately, the extent of this procedural variability…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
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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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