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Direct linkVeronica Youn Kang – ProQuest LLC, 2022
The diagnostic characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes challenges in social communication skills. Among different components of social communication, language, particularly vocabulary, must be supported early in children's development as language is shown to be associated with academic, social, cognitive, and adaptive skills and…
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Milieu Therapy
Dunn Davison, Megan; Qi, Cathy Huaqing; Kaiser, Ann P. – Young Exceptional Children, 2021
According to the recent estimate reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018), 1 in 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One of the core characteristics of ASD is a social communication deficit (American Psychiatric Association, 2017). Young children with ASD may exhibit early difficulties in…
Descriptors: Milieu Therapy, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Program Effectiveness
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
Wysocki, Tim; Harris, Michael A.; Buckloh, Lisa M.; Mertlich, Deborah; Lochrie, Amanda Sobel; Taylor, Alexandra; Sadler, Michelle; White, Neil H. – Behavior Therapy, 2008
We report a randomized trial of a revised Behavioral Family Systems Therapy for Diabetes (BFST-D) intervention. Families of 104 adolescents with diabetes were randomized to standard care (SC) or to 6 months of an educational support group (ES) or BFST-D. Family communication and problem-solving skills were assessed at 0, 6, 12, and 18 months by…
Descriptors: Family Problems, Diabetes, Family Relationship, Family Counseling
Celia, Salvador A. H. – Amer J Orthopsychiat, 1970
Paper presented at the Brazilian Meeting on Child Neuropsychiatry (1st, Guaruja, Sao Paulo, August, 1968). (JM)
Descriptors: Clubs, Emotional Disturbances, Group Activities, Group Therapy
Bedard, Rachel M.; Rosen, Lee A.; Vacha-Haase, Tami – Journal of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping, 2003
A study examining the effectiveness of wilderness therapy programs for rehabilitating delinquent adolescents analyzed 23 programs using meta-analysis. Moderate effect sizes in favor of wilderness therapy programs were found with respect to enhancing self-esteem/self-concept, improving interpersonal skills, and promoting behavior changes. A small…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Interpersonal Competence
Peer reviewedSallans, Dennis – Journal of Experiential Education, 1999
Nancy's recent psychotic episode left her an anxious, fearful person. Participating in an adventure therapy program enabled her to connect with peers, regain social skills and physical stamina, adjust to a full-day activity, regain her confidence, reconstruct purpose and meaning in life, and follow through on plans to complete university and get a…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Interpersonal Competence, Milieu Therapy, Outcomes of Treatment
Rodi, Michael S.; Hughes, Carolyn – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 2000
A study combined communication book training, a milieu approach, and systematic vocabulary selection to teach a nonspeaking adolescent with mental retardation to communicate in three settings. Results indicated rapid learning of communication book use in meal preparation and employment training and more delayed increased in small group…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Communication Skills, Cues, Interpersonal Communication
Peer reviewedCampbell, Janet; Elder, Joe; Gallagher, Dan; Simon, Joel; Taylor, Andy – American Journal of Family Therapy, 1999
Descibes template for developing compliments based upon authors' experiences working in a community mental-health clinic. Examines the five components of the template: normalizing statements, restructuring statements, affirmation of client competencies, a bridging statement, and a suggestion. Features case examples and a transcript of a compliment…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Counseling Theories, Interpersonal Competence, Mental Health Workers
Download full textPrice, Richard; DeBever, Marijke – 1998
The Windana Society is a drug and alcohol agency in Victoria (Australia) that operates, among other things, a residential drug rehabilitation program in a rural setting. The program utilizes a holistic approach that addresses health and physical fitness; education; vocational and re-integration support; and psychological, emotional, spiritual, and…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Coping, Drug Rehabilitation
Mulholland, Robyn; Williams, Antony – 1998
The Exploring Together Outdoors Program is an Australian program that integrates family therapy interventions with adventure therapy, providing an opportunity for mother/child dyads that have conflictual relationships to develop more positive connections. This paper focuses on a group of four mothers and their four daughters who participated in 2…
Descriptors: Daughters, Family Counseling, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Competence
Eggleston, Erin J. – 1998
Te Whakapakari Youth Programme on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, is a Maori initiative initially designed to help young Maori, particularly those involved in drug abuse. The program now accepts adjudicated youth, aged 13-18, from many cultures who experience drug, physical, or sexual abuse and exhibit antisocial or violent tendencies. The…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Culturally Relevant Education, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Foreign Countries
LLORENS, LELA A.; RUBIN, ELI Z. – 1967
THE USE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT) WITH EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN IN A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SETTING OR MILIEU IS DESCRIBED ON THE BASIS OF 6 YEARS OF EXPERIMENTAL WORK. CORRECTIVE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION APPROACHES ARE EXPLAINED. ALSO CONSIDERED IS THE CONTRIBUTION OF OT IN (1) THE DEVELOPMENT, FULFILLMENT, OR MODIFICATION OF MOTOR…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Case Studies, Children, Clinical Diagnosis
