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Fava, Leonardo; Strauss, Kristin – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Although, recent reviews and outcome research support empirical evidence for Early Intensive Behavior Intervention in University and community settings, research has also indicated that not all intensive behavioral service provisions are equally effective. Therefore, it was necessary to comprehend key variables that are common to empirically…
Descriptors: Verbal Stimuli, Validated Programs, Intervention, Autism
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Strider, Fred D.; Menolascino, Frank J. – Library Trends, 1982
The 54 sources of information on mental retardation that are provided cover historical aspects, causes of mental retardation, delivery of services, education for the mentally retarded, new approaches to the problem, rights of the mentally retarded, research and prevention, resources for parents of the mentally retarded, and library resources. (EJS)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Civil Liberties, History, Information Sources
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Harris, Sandra L.; Fong, Pattey L. – School Psychology Review, 1985
This article reviews current literature on the experiences of mothers, fathers, and siblings of developmentally disabled children with an aim to sensitizing the school psychologist to how these factors may impact upon the disabled child's experiences. Parent training in behavioral techniques, counseling, and therapy are suggested as possible…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Extended Family
Rao, Patricia A.; Holtz, Kristen D.; Ziegert, Amanda; Brown, Shana – Organization for Autism Research, 2003
Parents of children with autism face many challenges that arise from the practical, day-to-day issues of living with autism. The specific goals of this guide are to help parents: (1) Find information about autism; (2) Distinguish between research-based and non-research-based information; (3) Become savvy consumers of information by giving them the…
Descriptors: Parent Materials, Autism, Parents, Child Rearing