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Mancil, G. Richmond – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2009
Several researchers have employed milieu therapy to address the communication needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Thus, the purpose of this review is to examine milieu therapy, particularly, the environments and individuals involved in the training and the effectiveness of milieu therapy with children who have a diagnosis of ASD…
Descriptors: Autism, Milieu Therapy, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Therapy
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Brunner, Debra Lynn; Seung, HyeKyeung – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2009
This literature review examines the present level of evidence in support of communication-based treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders. Reviews to date have reported on research published through 2002. The current article included 36 studies published between 2002 and 2007. Best available evidence is presented for seven treatment…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Literature Reviews, Therapy, Communication Skills
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Gillespie, E.; Allen-Craig, Sandy – Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 2009
This paper presents the findings of a recent preliminary study into the effects of a wilderness therapy program on the resilience of male youth at-risk. The study focused on participants who completed a wilderness therapy program at Typo Station. The residential program involved a five-week stay at the Typo Station property in north east Victoria,…
Descriptors: Resilience (Psychology), Therapy, Investigations, Youth Opportunities
Peterson, Marilyn Strachan; Urquiza, Anthony J. – 1993
This manual is intended to provide mental health professionals with the information needed in the evaluation and treatment of maltreated children and their families. An introductory chapter briefly considers the roles of the various mental health disciplines in child abuse intervention, including psychiatry, psychology, clinical social work,…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect, Criminals