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Anketell, Pamela M.; Saunders, Kathryn J.; Gallagher, Stephen M.; Bailey, Clare; Little, Julie-Anne – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
Anomalous visual processing has been described in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but relatively few studies have profiled visual acuity (VA) in this population. The present study describes presenting VA in children with ASD (n = 113) compared to typically developing controls (n = 206) and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in a…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Visual Acuity, Comparative Analysis
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Hyman, Susan L.; Stewart, Patricia A.; Foley, Jennifer; Cain, Usa; Peck, Robin; Morris, Danielle D.; Wang, Hongyue; Smith, Tristram – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
To obtain information on the safety and efficacy of the gluten-free/casein-free (GFCF) diet, we placed 14 children with autism, age 3-5 years, on the diet for 4-6 weeks and then conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled challenge study for 12 weeks while continuing the diet, with a 12-week follow-up. Dietary challenges were delivered via weekly…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Sample Size, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Significance
Vasquez-Terry, Teresa LaDoan – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of The REMLE Project was to develop a best practices model for using the iPad as an assistive technology device with families of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Implementation of a double-blind, randomized control trial during a six-week intervention utilizing the iPad was measured for effectiveness in empowerment, social…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Handheld Devices, Assistive Technology
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Bailey, Benjamin; Arciuli, Joanne; Stancliffe, Roger J. – Scientific Studies of Reading, 2017
This study explored the effects of an evidence-based literacy program, ABRACADABRA, on the spelling abilities of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Twenty children with ASD aged 5-11 years were assigned to matched instruction and waitlist control groups. Children in the instruction group received 26 hrs of individualized, home-based…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Spelling Instruction
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Mohammed, Adel Abdulla; Mostafa, Amaal Ahmed – Online Submission, 2012
This study describes an action research project designed to improve word recognition ability of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A total of 47 children diagnosed as having Autism Spectrum Disorder using Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation Inventory (Mohammed, 2006), participated in this study. The sample was randomly divided into two…
Descriptors: Phonological Awareness, Intervention, Word Recognition, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Chen, Fei; Planche, Pascale; Lemonnier, Eric – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2010
Some early studies showed discordance in cognitive strengths and weaknesses in individuals with high-functioning autism (HFA) or Asperger's syndrome (AS). The present study administered the French version of Colored Raven's Progressive Matrices in 14 children with HFA/AS and in 26 chronological age matched peers with typical development. We found…
Descriptors: Intelligence, Age, Autism, Asperger Syndrome