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Direct linkSnijder, Michelle I. J.; Langerak, Ilse P. C.; Kaijadoe, Shireen P. T.; Buruma, Marrit E.; Verschuur, Rianne; Dietz, Claudine; Buitelaar, Jan K.; Oosterling, Iris J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
Whereas it is well documented how parents experience the diagnostic process of their child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), less is known about parental experiences with the course of the early identification process and first steps in receiving care for their child with ASD symptoms. This mixed-method study investigated these experiences as…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Disability Identification, Parents
Bono, Leciel K.; Haverkamp, Cassity R.; Lindsey, Rebecca A.; Freedman, Rachel N.; McClain, Maryellen Brunson; Simonsmeier, Vicki – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
The importance of accurate identification and high-quality intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is indisputable. Clinicians from multiple professions need adequate knowledge of ASD to make appropriate referrals to specialists, conduct thorough evaluations, and provide effective interventions. ASD knowledge development…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Straiton, Diondra; Sridhar, Aksheya – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2022
Anti-Black racism is a pervasive issue in the autism field that affects the autism service pathway, which ranges from identification of concerns to ongoing service navigation. In this short report, we provide a working model of the autism service pathway and highlight ways in which anti-Black racism affects all components of the pathway. We…
Descriptors: Racial Bias, Blacks, African Americans, Autism
Download full textBuzhardt, Jay; Wallisch, Anna; Irvin, Dwight; Boyd, Brian; Salley, Brenda; Jia, Fan – Journal of Early Intervention, 2022
One of the earliest indicators of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is delay in language and social communication. Despite consensus on the benefits of earlier diagnosis and intervention, our understanding of the language growth of children with ASD during the first years of life remains limited. Therefore, this study compared communication growth…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Toddlers, Expressive Language
Taylor, Lauren J.; Eggleston, Matthew J. F.; Thabrew, Hiran; van der Meer, Larah; Waddington, Hannah; Whitehouse, Andrew J. O.; Evans, Kiah – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Recent studies of autism diagnosis in New Zealand have revealed inconsistent implementation of best practice standards in autism assessment and high rates of parental dissatisfaction with the diagnostic process. These findings have arisen despite the development and dissemination of the New Zealand Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline (the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis
Bejarano-Martín, Álvaro; Canal-Bedia, Ricardo; Magán-Maganto, María; Fernández-Álvarez, Clara; Cilleros-Martín, María Victoria; Sánchez-Gómez, María Cruz; García-Primo, Patricia; Rose-Sweeney, Mary; Boilson, Andrew; Linertová, Renata; Roeyers, Herbert; Van der Paelt, Sara; Schendel, Diana; Warberg, Christine; Cramer, Susanne; Narzisi, Antonio; Muratori, Filippo; Scattoni, María Luisa; Moilanen, Irma; Yliherva, Anneli; Saemundsen, Evald; Loa Jónsdóttir, Sigríður; Efrim-Budisteanu, Magdalena; Arghir, Aurora; Papuc, Sorina Mihaela; Vicente, Astrid; Rasga, Celia; Rogé, Bernadette; Guillon, Quentin; Baduel, Sophie; Kafka, Johanna Xenia; Poustka, Luise; Kothgassner, Oswald D.; Kawa, Rafal; Pisula, Ewa; Sellers, Tracey; Posada de la Paz, Manuel – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Early services for ASD need to canvas the opinions of both parents and professionals. These opinions are seldom compared in the same research study. This study aims to ascertain the views of families and professionals on early detection, diagnosis and intervention services for young children with ASD. An online survey compiled and analysed data…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Family Attitudes, Disability Identification
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee, 2019
Each year, the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) releases a list of scientific advances that represent significant progress in the field. The "2018 Summary of Advances" provides short, plain language summaries of the top research breakthroughs selected by the IACC from a pool of research articles nominated by the members.…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Research, Disability Identification
Baumbusch, Jennifer; Lloyd, Jennifer E. V.; Liou, Yu Chyi David; Zou, Danjie – International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership, 2020
Research priority setting makes knowledge users integral to the development of research agendas. The purpose of this study was to explore educational leaders' perspectives on research priorities in special education. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with leaders from 60 public school districts in British Columbia, Canada. Seventy-one…
Descriptors: Special Education, Educational Research, Agenda Setting, Research Needs
Peterson, Kathryn; Ibañez, Vivian – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2018
Food selectivity is the most commonly reported feeding problem in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD.) Schreck et al. (2004) surveyed 472 caregivers of children between 5 and 12 years of age. They found that 72% of those children diagnosed with ASD had feeding difficulties, significantly higher than same-age peers without ASD.…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Guidelines, Food
Erasmus, Sumari; Kritzinger, Alta; Van der Linde, Jeannie – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2021
Late identification of children with ASD remains a concern. Due to limited research in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as South Africa (SA), the early management of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should be further explored. The aim was to describe the demographic characteristics and early management of ASD that may influence…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Foreign Countries
Clark, Elaine; Zhou, Zheng; Du, Lin – International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, 2019
Over the past decade there has been a substantial increase in research addressing the needs of children in China who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite the fact the country has the largest educational system in the world and has numerous policies to ensure all children's rights to an education, opportunities are limited for children…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism, Family Needs, Access to Education
Wilkinson, Lee A. – Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016
Fully updated to reflect DSM-5 and current assessment tools, procedures and research, this award-winning book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to identifying, assessing, and treating children and adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in school settings. Integrating current research evidence with theory and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Screening Tests, Disability Identification
Schreibman, Laura; Dawson, Geraldine; Stahmer, Aubyn C.; Landa, Rebecca; Rogers, Sally J.; McGee, Gail G.; Kasari, Connie; Ingersoll, Brooke; Kaiser, Ann P.; Bruinsma, Yvonne; McNerney, Erin; Wetherby, Amy; Halladay, Alycia – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
Earlier autism diagnosis, the importance of early intervention, and development of specific interventions for young children have contributed to the emergence of similar, empirically supported, autism interventions that represent the merging of applied behavioral and developmental sciences. "Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Early Intervention, Disability Identification
Koegel, Robert L., Ed.; Koegel, Lynn Kern, Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2019
One of the most respected and widely used autism interventions, Pivotal Response Treatment uses natural learning opportunities to modify key behaviors in children--leading to widespread positive effects on communication, behavior, and social skills. Now the pioneering experts behind PRT have created a comprehensive modern guide to this…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Communication Skills
Jones, Lydia; Goddard, Lorna; Hill, Elisabeth L.; Henry, Lucy A.; Crane, Laura – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
A total of 128 adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders were surveyed concerning the process they went through to obtain their diagnosis and the subsequent support they received. Results suggested that routes to diagnosis were quite heterogeneous and overall levels of satisfaction with the diagnostic process were mixed; 40% of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Surveys
