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Cederlund, Mats – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
In this study the Autism Mental Status Exam (AMSE) was validated towards ICD-10 Autism Spectrum Diagnoses (ASD) based on an interview with the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO-11) with parent(s)/caregiver(s) in a group of 124 children referred for assessment to a clinical assessment unit for pre-school children.…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Test Validity
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Hatfield, Megan; Falkmer, Marita; Falkmer, Torbjörn; Ciccarelli, Marina – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
A process evaluation was conducted to determine the effectiveness, usability, and barriers and facilitators related to the Better OutcOmes & Successful Transitions for Autism (BOOST-A™), an online transition planning program. Adolescents on the autism spectrum (n = 33) and their parents (n = 39) provided feedback via an online questionnaire.…
Descriptors: Autism, Transitional Programs, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Planning
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Neely, Rachel Jane; Green, Jessica Leigh; Sciberras, Emma; Hazell, Philip; Anderson, Vicki – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
This study examined relationships between executive functioning (EF) and ADHD/ASD symptoms in 339 6-8 year-old children to characterise EF profiles associated with ADHD and ADHD + ASD. ADHD status was assessed using screening surveys and diagnostic interviews. ASD symptoms were measured using the Social Communication Questionnaire, and children…
Descriptors: Correlation, Executive Function, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Henry, Lucy A.; Crane, Laura; Nash, Gilly; Hobson, Zoe; Kirke-Smith, Mimi; Wilcock, Rachel – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Three promising investigative interview interventions were assessed in 270 children (age 6-11 years): 71 with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 199 who were typically developing (TD). Children received "Verbal Labels," "Sketch Reinstatement of Context" or "Registered Intermediary" interviews designed to improve…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Interviews
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Schendel, Diana E.; DiGuiseppi, Carolyn; Croen, Lisa A.; Fallin, M. Daniele; Reed, Philip L.; Schieve, Laura A.; Wiggins, Lisa D.; Daniels, Julie; Grether, Judith; Levy, Susan E.; Miller, Lisa; Newschaffer, Craig; Pinto-Martin, Jennifer; Robinson, Cordelia; Windham, Gayle C.; Alexander, Aimee; Aylsworth, Arthur S.; Bernal, Pilar; Bonner, Joseph D.; Blaskey, Lisa; Bradley, Chyrise; Collins, Jack; Ferretti, Casara J.; Farzadegan, Homayoon; Giarelli, Ellen; Harvey, Marques; Hepburn, Susan; Herr, Matthew; Kaparich, Kristina; Landa, Rebecca; Lee, Li-Ching; Levenseller, Brooke; Meyerer, Stacey; Rahbar, Mohammad H.; Ratchford, Andria; Reynolds, Ann; Rosenberg, Steven; Rusyniak, Julie; Shapira, Stuart K.; Smith, Karen; Souders, Margaret; Thompson, Patrick Aaron; Young, Lisa; Yeargin-Allsopp, Marshalyn – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2012
The Study to Explore Early Development (SEED), a multisite investigation addressing knowledge gaps in autism phenotype and etiology, aims to: (1) characterize the autism behavioral phenotype and associated developmental, medical, and behavioral conditions and (2) investigate genetic and environmental risks with emphasis on immunologic, hormonal,…
Descriptors: Questionnaires, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Etiology
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Anderson, Sophie; Meints, Kerstin – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Equine-assisted activities and therapies are increasing in popularity for treatment of ASD symptoms. This research evaluated effects of a 5-week programme of therapeutic riding on social functioning of children/adolescents (N = 15) with ASD. The effectiveness of the programme was evaluated using the autism spectrum quotient, the Vineland Adaptive…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Therapy, Horses
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Taylor, Julie Lounds; Henninger, Natalie A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
This study examined service receipt and unmet service needs among youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in their last year of high school, as well as the youth (intellectual disability, race/ethnicity, autism severity, comorbid psychiatric diagnoses, behavior problems, adaptive behavior) and family (income, parental health, parental…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Student Needs, High School Seniors
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Rojahn, Johannes; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1994
The Diagnostic Interview for Children and Adolescents, the Reiss Screen for Maladaptive Behavior, and the Self-Report Depression Questionnaire were completed for 38 adults with mild/moderate mental retardation, half of whom had relatively high and half had relatively low depression screening scores. Association among measures was generally low,…
Descriptors: Adults, Classification, Comparative Analysis, Depression (Psychology)