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Monteiro, Elissa M. – Psychology in the Schools, 2022
Executive functioning (EF) is an overarching term that encompasses a wide range of neuropsychological processes including inhibition, set shifting, cognitive flexibility, organization, planning, self-monitoring, working memory, following rules, emotional control, and self-regulation that enable physical, cognitive, and emotional self-control.…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Competence
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Ben-David, Boaz M.; Ben-Itzchak, Esther; Zukerman, Gil; Yahav, Gili; Icht, Michal – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Identifying emotions in speech is based on the interaction of lexical content and prosody. This may be disrupted in individuals with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (HF-ASD). Undergraduates with HF-ASD (n = 20) and matched typically developed peers (n = 20) were tested using the (Hebrew) Test for Rating of Emotions in Speech.…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Emotional Response, Undergraduate Students
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Murray, Alayna; Mannion, Arlene; Chen, June L.; Leader, Geraldine – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Gaming disorder (GD) is a clinical addiction to video or internet games. This study investigated whether GD symptoms are heightened in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in comparison to a control group, and explored predictors of GD in 230 adults with ASD and 272 controls. The relationship between GD and gelotophobia was examined.…
Descriptors: Video Games, Addictive Behavior, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Adults
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Hampton, Lauren H.; Kaiser, Ann P.; Nietfeld, Jennifer P.; Khachoyan, Ani – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
JASP-EMT, the combined Enhanced Milieu Teaching (EMT) and Joint Attention, Structured Play, and Emotion Regulation (JASPER) interventions, has been found to be effective for promoting social communication in young children with autism (Kasari et al. in J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 53(6):635-646, 2014). The current study examined the effects…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Interpersonal Competence
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Payne, Katy-Louise; Maras, Katie; Russell, Ailsa J.; Brosnan, Mark J. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder estimated to have elevated prevalence in forensic populations (approximately 4.5%). It has been suggested that offenders with autism spectrum disorder engage more frequently in crimes against the person and sexual offences than other types of offences such as property, driving and drug…
Descriptors: Motivation, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Sexual Abuse
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Nucifora, Alice; Walker, Sue – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2021
Research suggests that a childhood diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is associated with poorer teacher-child relationship quality and higher rates of externalising behaviours. It is proposed that the socio-emotional problems experienced by those children with ASD and/or ADHD lead to poor…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Interpersonal Competence
Caplan, Barbara; Blacher, Jan; Eisenhower, Abbey; Baker, Bruce L.; Lee, Steve S. – Grantee Submission, 2021
Emerging research suggests that caregiving environments and genetic variants independently contribute to social functioning in children with typical development or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, biologically plausible interactive models and complimentary assessment of mechanisms are needed to: (1) explain considerable social…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Child Development, Young Children
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Shanok, Nathaniel A.; Sotelo, Marlene; Hong, Jen – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impairments in communication, social interactions, as well as motor functioning. Additionally, individuals with ASD are at a greater risk for health concerns due in part to a more sedentary lifestyle. Therefore, it may be advantageous to introduce more…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Athletics, Intervention
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Silveira-Zaldivar, Tracey; Özerk, Gül; Özerk, Kamil – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2021
Social development is one of the most critical developmental areas for human beings. Deficits in social skills may negatively impact several essential domains including academic achievement, interpersonal relationships, behavior, mental health, and adult life outcome. Individuals with autism present with core deficits in social skills. Without…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Skill Development, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Maas, Christene – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2021
As children with autism spectrum disorder become adults, social participation continues to be an area of need. Within creative arts, there is a growing body of literature about the use of theatre arts, improvisational theatre, and improvisational techniques as a way to address social participation for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Intervention
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Nuske, Heather J.; Pellecchia, Melanie; Lushin, Viktor; Rump, Keiran; Seidman, Max; Ouellette, Rachel R.; Cooney, Diana; Maddox, Brenna B.; Lawson, Gwendolyn M.; Song, Amber; Reisinger, Erica M.; Mandell, David S. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
One-to-one instruction is a critical component of evidence-based instruction for students with autism spectrum disorder, but is not used as often as recommended. Student characteristics may affect teachers' decisions to select a treatment and/or implement it. This study examined the associations between students' clinical and demographic…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Teaching Methods, Student Characteristics
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Kampmann, Jennifer; Bowne, Mary – Journal of School Counseling, 2020
This article introduces readers to a collaborative community of practice that implemented the Sanford Harmony curriculum, a curriculum that was implemented at a social skills camp for children who were "typical developing," as well as children on the autism spectrum. Even though a small number of families enrolled in the camp, several…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Curriculum Implementation, Interpersonal Competence, Autism
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Felzer-Kim, Isabella Theresa; Campbell, Hannah; Vallabheneni, Neha; Peterson, Andrea; Hauck, Janet L. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2021
This article addresses six concerns raised by physical education teachers regarding working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: 1. Creating Engaging Programs; 2. Distracting/Negative Peer Relationships; 3. Emotional Regulation Difficulty; 4. Communicating the Task; 5. Narrow Focus and Adherence to Routines and Structure; and 6. Need for…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Physical Education Teachers
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Maddox, Brenna B.; Cleary, Patrick; Kuschner, Emily S.; Miller, Judith S.; Armour, Anna Chelsea; Guy, Lisa; Kenworthy, Lauren; Schultz, Robert T.; Yerys, Benjamin E. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2018
Many children with autism spectrum disorder display challenging behaviors. These behaviors are not limited to those with cognitive and/or language impairments. The Collaborative and Proactive Solutions framework proposes that challenging behaviors result from an incompatibility between environmental demands and a child's "lagging…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Behavior Problems
Nowell, Sallie W.; Watson, Linda R.; Boyd, Brian; Klinger, Laura G. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2019
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the initial efficacy of a parent-assisted blended intervention combining components of Structured TEACCHing and Social Thinking, designed to increase social communication and self-regulation concept knowledge in 1st and 2nd graders (n = 17) diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their parents.…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Self Control, Metacognition
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