The use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in the child's natural setting is critical for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to improve communication skills and promote generalization. Yet, to implement EBPs effectively, caregivers often require training. The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy of behavior skills…

One-hundred and sixty families of retarded children were randomly assigned to four training conditions in behavior modification (telephone consultations, training groups, training groups plus home visits, and instructional manuals). (Author/CL)

Parent Training Technology System is an operant type behavior modification system that utilizes parents of retarded children as behavior modification technicians. (Author)

Parents of four nonverbal and four echolalic autistic children, aged five-nine, were trained to increase their children's speech by using the Natural Language Paradigm. Following training, parents increased the frequency with which they required their children to speak, and children increased the frequency of their verbalizations in three…

Seventy-five children (mean age of 7.3 years) were referred for evaluation of learning or behavioral deficits. Each child was administered the Reitan Indiana Neuropsychological Test Battery or the Halstead Neuropsychological Test Battery for Children, depending upon age. Intellectual, academic, developmental and social assessments were performed.…