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The UCLA Young Autism Project: A Reply to Gresham and Macmillan.
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Smith, 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
Denial and Defensiveness in the Place of Fact and Reason: Rejoinder to Smith and Lovass.
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Gresham, 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