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Direct linkMilner, Victoria; Mandy, Will; Happé, Francesca; Colvert, Emma – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
Many autistic individuals camouflage socially atypical behaviours. Evidence suggests autistic females camouflage more than autistic males. Although camouflaging may confer some benefits, it is also associated with negative outcomes including poorer mental health and well-being. Those with high autistic traits but no clinical diagnosis are not…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Gender Differences, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Behavior
Wright, Barry; Kingsley, Ellen; Cooper, Cindy; Biggs, Katie; Bursnall, Matthew; Wang, Han-I; Chater, Tim; Coates, Elizabeth; Teare, M. Dawn; McKendrick, Kirsty; Gomez de la Cuesta, Gina; Barr, Amy; Solaiman, Kiera; Packham, Anna; Marshall, David; Varley, Danielle; Nekooi, Roshanak; Parrott, Steve; Ali, Shehzad; Gilbody, Simon; Le Couteur, Ann – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
Social learning through friendships is important in child development. Autistic children often initiate and engage in social interactions differently than neurotypical peers. LEGO® based therapy is a group intervention which facilitates social interactions with peers using collaborative LEGO® play. A 1:1 cluster randomised controlled trial with…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Friendship, Interpersonal Competence, Social Isolation
Girard, Dominique; Courchesne, Valérie; Cimon-Paquet, Catherine; Jacques, Claudine; Soulières, Isabelle – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
The current prospective cohort study investigated whether early perceptual abilities, measured at preschool age, could predict later intellectual abilities at school age in a group of 41 autistic (9 girls, 32 boys) and 57 neurotypical children (29 girls, 28 boys). More than 80% of the autistic children were considered minimally verbal.…
Descriptors: Visual Perception, Preschool Children, Cognitive Ability, Verbal Communication
Pickard, Katherine; Burrell, T. Lindsey; Brasher, Susan; Buckley, Derianne; Gillespie, Scott; Sharp, William; Scahill, Lawrence – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
Moderate feeding problems affect many children with autism spectrum disorder and often co-occur with disruptive mealtime behaviors. Although parent-mediated interventions have shown promise to support feeding problems, research has primarily occurred within randomized controlled trials when delivered by highly trained clinicians in specialty…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Eating Disorders, Parent Role
Connor, Zoe Lindsay; Hennessy-Priest, Kathleen; Kneafsey, Rosie; Lycett, Deborah – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2023
Feeding problems are common in autistic children. They include eating a limited repertoire of foods and often impact on health and quality of life. To examine the experiences of parents of autistic children who have feeding problems, and their service needs. A pragmatic, qualitative research approach was adopted. Six participants were recruited…
Descriptors: Eating Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Food, Parent Attitudes
Marques, Allie R.; Barnard-Brak, Lucy – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2023
Physical and mechanical restraints and seclusion are currently used as emergency procedures in public schools across the United States. Students who exhibit dangerous, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors are more likely to be restrained or secluded in school. Since many students with autism spectrum disorder exhibit one or more of these…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Punishment, Behavior Problems
Hansen, Sarah G.; Mowbray, Megan; Raulston, Tracy; Carnett, Amarie; Tullis, Christopher – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Joint attention, or shared attention to an object or event, is a pivotal skill for the development of social interactions and social communication. Joint attention typically develops in natural contexts within the first year of life. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related developmental disabilities often experience difficulty…
Descriptors: Peer Mediation, Intervention, Interpersonal Competence, Communication Skills
Slavny-Cross, Rachel; Allison, Carrie; Griffiths, Sarah; Baron-Cohen, Simon – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2023
The UK government identified 'improving support within the criminal justice systems' as a priority for autistic people. There is a lack of quantitative research to enable policymakers to make evidence-based decisions on how to improve access to justice for autistic people. This study used a case-comparison design to compare the experiences of 145…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adults, Crime, Disproportionate Representation
Cann, Nicola – Child Care in Practice, 2023
Historically sleep was considered a passive activity, but research now strongly suggests that it is a time of neurological growth, where memories and skills are consolidated (Fallone et al., 2002). Good sleep is thought to influence cognitive, physical and emotional performance, and aid in effective emotional regulation (Alfano & Gamble,…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Adolescents, Sleep
Rooney, James; Hodge, Rebecca; Smith, Jade; Vanstone, Kelly; Laugharne, Richard; Shankar, Rohit – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Constipation is common in children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, but poorly researched. This study looks to understand parental knowledge, attitudes and management practices towards constipation in children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey developed with patient…
Descriptors: Parents, Children, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Biggs, Elizabeth E. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2023
Many students with autism have complex communication needs and benefit from the use of aided augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), which can include picture symbols, communication boards or books, or speech-generating devices. However, many of the challenges to high-quality AAC intervention are amplified by inadequate collaboration.…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Communication Skills, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Susan Mostajo; Royce Salva; Olivia Legaspi; Jemerson Dominguez; Aquino Garcia – Exceptionality Education International, 2023
This pilot study evaluated the possible risks and prospects of a multimedia-based intervention in improving the social and adaptive skills of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Thirty Filipino special education teachers served as evaluators and teacher-respondents. Using a validated and reliability-tested evaluation grid, they…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Multimedia Instruction, Students with Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mallory, Patrick J. – ProQuest LLC, 2023
Online education is an increasingly popular format of schooling used around the world (Digital Learning Collaborative, 2019). For students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), challenges with executive functioning skills like self-management can have a significant impact on their ability to successfully participate in online learning. With a…
Descriptors: High School Students, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Assistive Technology, Self Management
Davis, Tonya N.; Gerow, Stephanie; Wicker, MacKenzie; Cosottile, David; Exline, Emily; Swensson, Remington; Lively, Providence – Journal of Behavioral Education, 2023
The trial-based functional analysis (TBFA) offers several advantages in natural settings, such as time efficiency and ecological validity. Previous studies have successfully trained or coached a variety of professionals and parents to conduct a TBFA utilizing in-person training procedures; however, no study has evaluated the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Parent Education, Mothers, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Coaching (Performance)
Jennifer Therese Humpal – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The planning and implementation of effective transition services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have emerged as crucial aspects of middle school special education. This action research study examines the impact of professional development and collaborative practices on improving transition services for middle school students with…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Middle School Teachers, Program Improvement, Transitional Programs
