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Ros-Demarize, Rosmary; Graziano, Paulo A. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2021
The current study examined the feasibility and initial efficacy of the Summer Treatment Program for Pre-kindergarteners (STP-PreK) with 37 preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and externalizing behavior problems (EBP). Parents and teachers reported on children's behavior, social/adaptive skills, and self-regulation. Children completed…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Summer Programs, Preschool Children
Anderson, Cynthia M.; Iovannone, Rose; Smith, Tristram; Levato, Lynne; Martin, Ryan; Brenna, Cavanaugh; Hochheimer, Sam; Wang, Hongyue; Iadarola, Suzannah – Grantee Submission, 2020
To date there are no evidence-based comprehensive interventions for use in school settings. There are numerous barriers to delivery of high-quality interventions in schools that have limited the transfer of research-based interventions to school settings. "Modular Approach to Autism Programing for Schools (MAAPS)" is a framework for…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Learning Modules
Kasari, Connie; Shire, Stephanie; Shih, Wendy; Almirall, Daniel – Exceptional Children, 2021
Children with autism demonstrate considerable heterogeneity in their social skills and, therefore, their school intervention needs. No single intervention is expected to address the needs of all children with autism. In addition, not all evidence-based school interventions can be provided to all children with autism at all times. Thus, there is a…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Competence, Intervention
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Siller, Michael; Pickard, Katherine; Fuhrmeister, Sally; Kushner, Elizabeth; Rudrabhatla, Asha; Morgan, Lindee – Journal of Early Intervention, 2022
This mixed-methods study aimed to test the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of involving early childhood education (ECE) staff without special education training or prior parent coaching experience in the delivery of an adapted evidence-based parent coaching intervention for young children with autism (Focused Playtime…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Role, Coaching (Performance)
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Kasperzack, Daria; Schrott, Bastian; Mingebach, Tanja; Becker, Katja; Burghardt, Roland; Kamp-Becker, Inge – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Children with autism spectrum disorders often exhibit comorbid behavioral problems. These problems have an impact on the severity of the core symptoms, the progression of the disorder as well as on the families' quality of life. We evaluated the effectiveness of the Stepping Stones Triple P group parent training program as a supplementary…
Descriptors: Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Problems
Stahmer, Aubyn C.; Suhrheinrich, Jessica; Rieth, Sarah – Grantee Submission, 2016
Pivotal Response Training (PRT) is a naturalistic, behavioral intervention with a strong evidence-base that is designed to increase generalization and maintenance of responding in children with ASD. Although special education teachers report using PRT, little research to date has examined PRT use in the context of community school programs. There…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders