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Peer reviewedRodrigue, James R.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1991
This study compared the adaptive behaviors of 20 autistic, 20 Down's syndrome, and 20 normal children matched on age equivalent adaptive behavior, gender, race, birth order, family size, and socioeconomic status. The autistic children displayed significant and pervasive deficits in the acquisition of adaptive social skills and greater variability…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescents, Autism, Behavior Development
Peer reviewedLorimier, Sylvie de; And Others – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1995
Examined the role of pretend play interactions in stimulating social and emotional competence by comparing the quality of pretend and nonpretend social play. Found that pretend play involved more complex, mutually responsive, and emotionally invested social interaction than nonpretend play. Expression of psychosocial issues within pretense was…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Behavior Development, Child Behavior, Child Development
Peer reviewedDouthitt, Vicki L. – Roeper Review, 1992
The patterns of adaptive behavior in gifted and nongifted children (n=296, ages 2-16) were compared using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale. Results indicated a significant difference between gifted and nongifted groups in communication, social skills, and daily living skills, but not in motor skill development. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Development, Behavior Rating Scales, Communication Skills
