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Is Autism the Disability that Breaks Part C? A Commentary on "Infants and Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Early Identification and Early Intervention," by Boyd, Odom, Humphreys, and Sam
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Schwartz, Ilene S.; Sandall, Susan R. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2010
What does it mean to provide an appropriate program to toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? As the number of children with ASD continues to increase, this opening question is one that parents, providers, researchers, advocates, and taxpayers struggle with on a daily basis. Boyd and colleagues (2010 [this issue]), in their thoughtful…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Toddlers, Disability Identification
The Need for Longitudinal, Intensive Social Skill Intervention: LEAP Follow-Up Outcomes for Children with Autism.
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Strain, Phillip S.; Hoyson, Marilyn – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2000
This article suggests the need to embed social skills intervention within the more general context of long-term early intervention efforts that promote all dimensions of developmental performance. Results from former clients of the LEAP program are discussed and demonstrate evidence of sustained growth and development over nearly two decades.…
Descriptors: Autism, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Infants
Commentary: The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers.
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Charman, Tony; Baron-Cohen, Simon; Baird, Gillian; Cox, Antony; Wheelwright, Sally; Swettenham, John; Drew, Auriol – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2001
This article comments on results of a study (EC 629 869) on the reliability of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT), a early detection screening test. It discusses concerns relating to clinic vs. population samples, data analysis, use of a parent questionnaire only to identify autism, and the age of screening. (Contains…
Descriptors: Autism, Check Lists, Early Identification, Early Intervention
Reply to Charman et al.'s Commentary on the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers.
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Robins, Diana L.; Fein, Deborah; Barton, Marianne L.; Green, James A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2001
This article responds to comments (EC 629 869-70) on a study on the reliability of the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT), a early detection screening test. It addresses concerns relating to clinic vs. population samples, data analysis, use of a parent questionnaire only to identify autism, and the age of screening. (Contains 6…
Descriptors: Autism, Check Lists, Early Identification, Early Intervention
A Mother's Account.
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Roth, Patricia H. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
A mother writes of her early years with her son as a single parent and the difficult years with twin younger siblings when she was trying to find a diagnosis and help for her son. Her son is 9 years old now, and she reflects on her experiences. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Coping, Infants
Journey into Autism.
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Collins, Abby Ward; Collins, Sibley J. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
The mother of a 13-year-old boy with autism discusses the symptoms of autism from birth through 18 months and 18 through 36 months and her journey out of denial. The dreaded validation of the diagnosis and the support of other parents are addressed. Her husband shares some suggestions for stepfathers. (CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Coping, Family Life
The Grief Cycle--One Parent's Trip Around.
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Boushey, Ann – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2001
The mother of a 10-year-old boy with high functioning autism discusses her shock at the diagnosis, her denial, her feelings of guilt, her sense of isolation, the panic she felt in trying to stay on top of things, her anger, bargaining with herself, and her final feelings of acceptance and hope. (Contains three references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Anger, Autism, Children, Clinical Diagnosis
Never Say Never--Keep On Keeping On.
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Hall, Tonette – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2000
In this article, a mother shares her experience of learning that her son has autism. Coping with the diagnosis, along with the stresses of family life, are discussed, including the effect of the diagnosis on her marriage, which ended in divorce. The need to persist is emphasized. (CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Coping, Divorce
To Raise a Son with Autism.
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Biernat, Kathy A. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2000
In this article, the mother of a son with autism shares her struggle to get a diagnosis, choose the right treatment, and face an unknown future for her son Luke, now age 5. Her worries about discrimination, neighborhood acceptance, and the effects of Luke's autism on his siblings are discussed. (CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Coping, Family Life
Family Preservation for Children with Autism.
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Risley, Todd R. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1997
Reacting to an article describing the Individualized Support Project Program (EC 618 445) for young children with autism and their families, this article notes that the program's primary purpose is family preservation through restoring family efficacy, solving child behavior problems, and establishing child communication. The program is seen as…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Problems, Communication Skills, Demonstration Programs