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Gholipour, Kamal; Ghiasi, Akbar; Shahrokhi, Hassan; Dadashi, Zeinab; Javanmard, Simin; Tabatabaei, Seyyed Hasan; Iezadi, Shabnam – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
In this qualitative study, we aimed to explore the challenges of providing services and supports for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families from the perceptions of professionals and parents of children with ASD. We classified the results of the study into three key categories including shortcomings in the management of…
Descriptors: Parents, Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Services
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Leaf, Justin B.; Leaf, Ronald; McEachin, John; Bondy, Andy; Cihon, Joseph H.; Detrich, Ronnie; Eshleman, John; Ferguson, Julia L.; Foxx, Richard M.; Freeman, B. J.; Gerhardt, Peter; Glenn, Sigrid S.; Miller, Megan; Milne, Christine M.; Mountjoy, Toby; Parker, Tracee; Pritchard, Joshua; Ross, Robert K.; Saunders, Melissa S.; Streff, Todd – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) created a third level of certification, the Registered Behavior Technician™ (RBT®) in 2014. The RBT® was created based upon the requests of stakeholders who wanted to credential those individuals who make direct contact with clients under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst®. There…
Descriptors: Professional Personnel, Certification, Applied Behavior Analysis, Specialists
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Ghanouni, Parisa; Quirke, Stephanie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Individuals with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are prone to stress and anxiety affecting their mental health. Although developing coping and resilience are key to cope with stressors of life, limited research exists. We aimed to explore stakeholders' experiences related to the coping and resilience of adults with ASD. We interviewed 22…
Descriptors: Resilience (Psychology), Coping, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults
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Vasiliki Holeva; V. A. Nikopoulou; C. Lytridis; C. Bazinas; P. Kechayas; G. Sidiropoulos; M. Papadopoulou; M. D. Kerasidou; C. Karatsioras; N. Geronikola; G. A. Papakostas; V. G. Kaburlasos; A. Evangeliou – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024
Difficulties with social interaction characterise children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and have a negative impact in their everyday life. Integrating a social-humanoid robot within the standard clinical treatment has been proven promising. The main aim of this randomised controlled study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a robot-assisted…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Professional Personnel, Artificial Intelligence
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McClain, Maryellen Brunson; Harris, Bryn; Haverkamp, Cassity R.; Golson, Megan E.; Schwartz, Sarah E. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
It is important for all professionals who work with individuals who have ASD to have sufficient knowledge of the disorder. The development of ASD knowledge may occur during preservice training and/or through professional development. Currently, there is no "gold standard" measure of ASD knowledge. A study focusing on the development of a…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Knowledge Level, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Buckley, Eleanor; Pellicano, Elizabeth; Remington, Anna – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
This research examined whether professional mentoring could have a positive effect on the occupational self-efficacy of autistic performing arts professionals. We compared the outcomes of one group who received mentoring to a waitlist control group. 26 participants took part in this study: 15 autistic mentees and 11 mentors, three of whom were…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Theater Arts, Mentors, Foreign Countries
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Wallace-Watkin, Carla; Whitehouse, Andrew J. O.; Waddington, Hannah – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Little is known about parent preferences regarding delivery methods of early interventions. This research examined, through parent report, the current and preferred delivery methods of seven common educational early interventions accessed by New Zealand children with autism spectrum disorder. Responses from 63 eligible participants were collected…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Delivery Systems, Children
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Buckley, Eleanor; Pellicano, Elizabeth; Remington, Anna – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
This research examined in-depth the employment experiences of autistic performing arts professionals and the attitudes and adjustments of performing arts employers. We interviewed 18 autistic performing arts professionals and 19 performing arts employers. Autistic performing arts professionals described facing challenges in the workplace. Some…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Employer Attitudes, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Crane, Laura; Batty, Richard; Adeyinka, Hanna; Goddard, Lorna; Henry, Lucy A.; Hill, Elisabeth L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Accessing an autism diagnosis is a key milestone, both for an individual and their family. Using a qualitative methodology, the current study examined the views and experiences of ten autistic adults, ten parents of children on the autism spectrum, and ten professionals involved in autism diagnosis, all based in the United Kingdom (UK).…
Descriptors: Autism, Adults, Parents, Children
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Bejarano-Martín, Álvaro; Canal-Bedia, Ricardo; Magán-Maganto, María; Fernández-Álvarez, Clara; Cilleros-Martín, María Victoria; Sánchez-Gómez, María Cruz; García-Primo, Patricia; Rose-Sweeney, Mary; Boilson, Andrew; Linertová, Renata; Roeyers, Herbert; Van der Paelt, Sara; Schendel, Diana; Warberg, Christine; Cramer, Susanne; Narzisi, Antonio; Muratori, Filippo; Scattoni, María Luisa; Moilanen, Irma; Yliherva, Anneli; Saemundsen, Evald; Loa Jónsdóttir, Sigríður; Efrim-Budisteanu, Magdalena; Arghir, Aurora; Papuc, Sorina Mihaela; Vicente, Astrid; Rasga, Celia; Rogé, Bernadette; Guillon, Quentin; Baduel, Sophie; Kafka, Johanna Xenia; Poustka, Luise; Kothgassner, Oswald D.; Kawa, Rafal; Pisula, Ewa; Sellers, Tracey; Posada de la Paz, Manuel – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Early services for ASD need to canvas the opinions of both parents and professionals. These opinions are seldom compared in the same research study. This study aims to ascertain the views of families and professionals on early detection, diagnosis and intervention services for young children with ASD. An online survey compiled and analysed data…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Family Attitudes, Disability Identification
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Macari, Suzanne L.; Wu, Grace C.; Powell, Kelly K.; Fontenelle, Scuddy, IV; Macris, Deanna M.; Chawarska, Katarzyna – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Given the emphasis on early screening for ASD, it is crucial to examine the concordance between parent report and clinician observation of autism-related behaviors. Similar items were compared from the First Year Inventory (Baranek et al. "First-Year Inventory (FYI) 2.0." University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2003), a parent…
Descriptors: Infants, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, At Risk Persons
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Sinai-Gavrilov, Yana; Gev, Tali; Mor-Snir, Irit; Golan, Ofer – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) impacts various developmental domains, requiring interventions by professionals from multiple disciplines. In Israel, ASD community preschools' multidisciplinary teams aim to provide each child with an integrative intervention program. The current study focused on the working experience of 21 professionals from…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intervention
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Baric, Vedrana Bolic; Hemmingsson, Helena; Hellberg, Kristina; Kjellberg, Anette – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
The aim was to describe the occupational transition process to upper secondary school, further education and/or work, and to discover what support influences the process from the perspectives of young adults with Asperger syndrome or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. This qualitative study was performed in Sweden and comprised interviews…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Young Adults, Asperger Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Dickson, Chata A.; MacDonald, Rebecca P. F.; Mansfield, Renee; Guilhardi, Paulo; Johnson, Cammarie; Ahearn, William H. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2014
We investigated the social validity of the NECC Core Skills Assessment (NECC-CSA) with parents and professionals as participants. The NECC-CSA is a measurement tool consisting of direct and indirect measures of skills important to all individuals with autism, across the lifespan. Participants (N = 245) were provided with a list of 66 skills, 47 of…
Descriptors: Test Validity, Basic Skills, Measures (Individuals), Autism
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Burkett, Karen; Morris, Edith; Manning-Courtney, Patricia; Anthony, Jean; Shambley-Ebron, Donna – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
Cultural factors such as health care access and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptom interpretations have been proposed as impacting delayed diagnosis and treatment for African American children with ASD. A qualitative study of urban African American families caring for their child with autism was conducted with 24 family members and 28 ASD…
Descriptors: African American Culture, Cultural Influences, African American Children, African Americans
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