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Peer reviewedSmith, Tristam; Lovass, O. Ivar – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Responds to "Autistic Recovery? An Analysis and Critique of the Empirical Evidence on the Early Intervention Project" (Gresham and MacMillan), which criticizes research showing the effectiveness of the UCLA Youth Autism Project program for children with autism. The article's misunderstandings are discussed and the program is explained. (CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Experimental Programs, Outcomes of Treatment
Peer reviewedGresham, Frank M.; MacMillan, Donald L. – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Responds to "The UCLA Young Autism Project: A Reply to Gresham and MacMillan" (Smith and Lovaas), which criticized a review questioning the effectiveness of an intervention for children with autism. The Smith and Lovass article is described as defensive, factually inaccurate, and as not adequately addressing the question of external validity.…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Experimental Programs, Outcomes of Treatment
Peer reviewedGresham, Frank M.; Macmillan, Donald L. – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Critiques research findings on the effectiveness of the Early Intervention Project (EIP) for children with autism. The review finds sufficient threats to the experimental validity of the EIP to prevent unqualified endorsement of it as a validated treatment for children with autism. The review found in particular there were threats to external…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Experimental Programs, Outcomes of Treatment
Download full textMaude, Susan P.; And Others – 1992
This report presents the results of a 2-year collaborative effort by the Illinois State Board of Education and 2 independent evaluators to assess early childhood programs in various sites throughout Illinois, and to provide models for other schools or community programs developing and expanding services for young children. The evaluation…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assessment
