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The Early Screening for Autism and Communication Disorders: Field-Testing an Autism-Specific Screening Tool for Children 12 to 36 Months of Age
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Wetherby, Amy M.; Guthrie, Whitney; Hooker, Jessica L.; Delehanty, Abigail; Day, Taylor N.; Woods, Juliann; Pierce, Karen; Manwaring, Stacy S.; Thurm, Audrey; Ozonoff, Sally; Petkova, Eva; Lord, Catherine – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
There is a critical need for validated screening tools for autism spectrum disorder in very young children so families can access tailored intervention services as early as possible. Few screeners exist for children between the recommended screening ages of 18-24 months. This study examined the utility of a new autism-specific parent-report…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Screening Tests, Toddlers
Changing Developmental Trajectories of Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Strategies for Bridging Research to Community Practice
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Wetherby, Amy M.; Woods, Juliann; Guthrie, Whitney; Delehanty, Abigail; Brown, Jennifer A.; Morgan, Lindee; Holland, Renee D.; Schatschneider, Christopher; Lord, Catherine – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2018
Purpose: The need for community-viable, evidence-based intervention strategies for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a national priority. The purpose of this research forum article is to identify gaps in intervention research and needs in community practice for toddlers with ASD, incorporate published findings from a randomized…
Descriptors: Toddlers, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Early Intervention