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Baril, Erika M.; Humphreys, Betsy P. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2017
The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) has been gaining popularity as a comprehensive treatment model for children ages 12 to 60 months with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This article evaluates the research on the ESDM through an analysis of study design and purpose; child participants; setting, intervention agents, and context; density and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Early Intervention, Models
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Bozkus-Genc, Gulden; Yucesoy-Ozkan, Serife – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2016
The main purpose of this study was to review pivotal response training and examine the efficacy of pivotal response training for children with autism spectrum disorder. The other purposes of study were to (a) examine the characteristics of participants and components of the intervention in which pivotal response training was used; (b) determine…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Alexander, Jennifer L.; Ayres, Kevin M.; Smith, Katie A. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2015
In this review, the authors include 23 studies where researchers experimentally evaluated training for teachers of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Authors summarized qualitative information on study and participant characteristics. Next, variables related to teacher practice and student learning targets were categorized based on…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Evidence, Best Practices
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Lang, Russell; Koegel, Lynn Kern; Ashbaugh, Kristen; Regester, April; Ence, Whitney; Smith, Whitney – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2010
Studies involving physical exercise and individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) were reviewed. Systematic search procedures identified 18 studies meeting predetermined inclusion criteria. These studies were evaluated in terms of: (a) participant characteristics, (b) type of exercise, (c) procedures used to increase exercise, (d) outcomes,…
Descriptors: Participant Characteristics, Exercise, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders