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Early Detection Assessment Tools in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Literature Study
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Cahyadi, Muhammad; Aqilah, Thalsa Syahda; Ediyanto, Ediyanto; Junaidi, Ahsan Romadlon – Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education, 2022
The high prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) necessitates acquiring early detection tools that can lead to appropriate interventions for children and assist children in performing as many life functions as possible. In addition, early detection tools for ASD can realize quality early childhood development. This study aims to review…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disability Identification, Screening Tests, Diagnostic Tests
Adaptive Behavior Assessment of Ethnically Different Children Referred for Special Education Services
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Moynahan, Kelly C. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 6 children are diagnosed with a developmental disability or with developmental delays, which are associated with impairments in physical, language, cognitive, and/or adaptive behaviors. To fill a gap in the literature, the adaptive profile of young children initially…
Descriptors: Young Children, Developmental Delays, Developmental Disabilities, Racial Differences
Early Diagnosis of Autism: Current Status of the Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT-Parts 1, 2, and 3)
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Matson, Johnny L.; Tureck, Kim – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
The benefits of early intervention for very young children with autism are now well established. Hand and hand with these interventions is the necessity of psychometrically sound diagnostic tools. Not only should these tools be instrumental in differentiating developmentally delayed and other at risk infants. These measures should also be…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Infants, Psychopathology
Autism in the Classroom: A Group of Students Changing in Population and Presentation
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Boyd, Brian A.; Shaw, Evelyn – Preventing School Failure, 2010
The number of children with autism served in early intervention or the public school system appears to be growing at an alarming rate. This article provides a basis for understanding this dramatic increase. In addition, the authors present a brief overview of the characteristics of autism, research on early behavioral indicators of infants and…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Special Needs Students, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Mastery Motivation in Toddlers.
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Busch-Rossnagel, Nancy – Infants and Young Children, 1997
Presents the theoretical background for the concept of mastery motivation and describes three characteristics of mastery motivation in toddlers: behavioral manifestations in multiple domains, developmental changes in those manifestations, and the influence of the socializing environment. Implications for assessment of individual differences and…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Development, Disabilities, Disability Identification
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Early Identification Research Project.
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Fewell, Rebecca R. – 1999
A major aim of this study was to determine if Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) type behaviors observed at the age of 30 months in low birth weight children are predictive of ADHD and school difficulties at 5 and 8 years of age. Three major questions were addressed: (1) Do children who exhibit ADHD characteristics at 30 months differ…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Attention Deficit Disorders, Child Behavior, Cognitive Development