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DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptomology in Award-Winning Narrative Fiction
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Kelley, Jane E.; Barrio, Brenda L.; Cardon, Teresa A.; Brando-Subis, Christina; Lee, Saeun; Smith, Katharine – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Educators have used narrative fiction to expand knowledge and facilitate awareness about underrepresented populations, including those with disabilities. This study is a content analysis of nine award-winning young-adult narrative fiction books with characters depicting individuals with ASD. The analysis yielded a total of 285 symptoms that were…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Fiction, Content Analysis
Participation in Related Services and Behavioral, Social, and Adaptive Symptom Presentation in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Freeman, Stephanny F. N.; Paparella, Tanya; Kim, Joanne J.; Whelan, Fiona; Hellemann, Gerhard; Forness, Steven – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to receive several related services during their early school years. In this study, we followed 70 preschoolers with ASD and used parent reports to document the intensity of these services over a 4-year period, in relation to children's outcomes in three domains. While behavioral difficulties…
Descriptors: Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Correlation
Stalking Behaviors by Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Employment Settings: Understanding Stalking Behavior and Developing Appropriate Supports
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Post, Michal; Storey, Keith; Haymes, Linda; Campbell, Camille; Loughrey, Tamara – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Stalking behavior in the workplace by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be problematic and complicated for employers to address. Often employers have limited knowledge of the disorder and the unique social characteristics associated with ASD that place these individuals at risk for stalking. It is important that employers,…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Employees, Supported Employment
Educational Placement for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Public and Non-Public School Settings: The Impact of Social Skills and Behavior Problems
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Lauderdale-Littin, Stacy; Howell, Erica; Blacher, Jan – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2013
This study examined relationships among behavior problems, social skills, and educational placement within a sample of children with autism spectrum disorder or ASD in public (mean age 7) and non-public (mean age 8) school settings (n = 56). Parent and teacher agreement on child characteristics ratings tended to be similar while differences…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Student Placement, Public Schools
First Step to Success: Applications to Preschoolers at Risk of Developing Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Frey, Andy J.; Small, Jason W.; Feil, Edward G.; Seeley, John R.; Walker, Hill M.; Forness, Steven – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2015
Preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may not always be recognized as such during their early years, but some of their behavioral problems may nonetheless prompt a referral for behavioral intervention. Whether such an intervention brings any benefit has not been well studied. We identified a subsample of 34 preschool children at…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Randomized Controlled Trials
Sexuality Education for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Critical Issues and Decision Making Guidelines
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Travers, Jason; Tincani, Matt – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2010
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) present unique needs regarding sexuality education. While the topic of sexuality has received increased attention in the fields of intellectual and developmental disabilities generally, less consideration has focused on the unique needs of individuals with ASD specifically. This paper presents one…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Mental Retardation, Sexuality, Pervasive Developmental Disorders