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Arnell, Susann; Jerlinder, Kajsa; Lundqvist, Lars-Olov – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are less physically active compared to typically developing peers. The reasons for not being physically active are complex and depend on several factors, which have not been comprehensively described from the adolescent's perspective. Therefore, the aim was to describe how adolescents with an ASD…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Adolescents, Attitude Measures
Stanish, Heidi I.; Curtin, Carol; Must, Aviva; Phillips, Sarah; Maslin, Melissa; Bandini, Linda G. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
We compared time spent in moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA), type, and frequency of participation in physical activities between adolescents with ASD (n = 35) and typically developing (TD) adolescents (n = 60). Accelerometers measured MVPA and participants were interviewed about engagement in physical activities. Adolescents with ASD…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Measurement Equipment, Exercise, Participation
Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Nicholas, David B.; Muskat, Barbara; Kilmer, Christopher; Newton, Amanda S.; Craig, William R.; Ratnapalan, Savithiri; Cohen-Silver, Justine; Greenblatt, Andrea; Roberts, Wendy; Sharon, Raphael – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
This study aimed to characterize the perspectives of health professionals who care for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the emergency department (ED) and to determine what strategies could optimize care. Ten physicians and twelve nurses were interviewed individually. Questions related to experiences, processes, clinical…
Descriptors: Health Services, Caregiver Attitudes, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Emergency Programs
Gale, Catherine M.; Eikeseth, Svein; Rudrud, Eric – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2011
Two functional assessments (interview and direct observation) were used with three children with autism to identify the functions maintaining mealtime behaviour including acceptance, mouth clean, refusal, and other disruptive behaviours such as crying and pushing the spoon. Based on results of the functional assessments it was hypothesized that…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Modification

Stone, Wendy L.; Hogan, Kerry L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1993
This study, involving parents of 165 children under 6-years old, revealed internal consistency and test-retest reliability of 9 of the 11 dimensions constituting the Parent Interview for Autism. Six of the test dimensions differentiated young children with autism from a developmentally comparable group with mental retardation. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tests, Interviews