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Brief Report: The Prevalence of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Identified by the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network
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Bilder, Deborah A.; Bakian, Amanda V.; Stevenson, David A.; Carbone, Paul S.; Cunniff, Christopher; Goodman, Alyson B.; McMahon, William M.; Fisher, Nicole P.; Viskochil, David – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an inherited neurocutaneous disorder associated with neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The frequency of ASD/NF1 co-occurrence has been subject to debate since the 1980s. This relationship was investigated in a large population-based sample of 8-year-old children identified with…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Incidence, Elementary School Students
Brief Report: Developmental Trajectories of Adaptive Behavior in Children and Adolescents with ASD
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Meyer, Allison T.; Powell, Patrick S.; Butera, Nicole; Klinger, Mark R.; Klinger, Laura G. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Research suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have significant difficulties with adaptive behavior skills including daily living and functional communication skills. Few studies have examined the developmental trajectory of adaptive behavior across childhood and adolescence. The present study examined longitudinal…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Developmental Psychology, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism
Promoting Social Interactions and Job Independence for College Students with Autism or Intellectual Disability: A Pilot Study
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Gilson, Carly B.; Carter, Erik W. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
The employment outcomes for young adults with autism or intellectual disability (ID) lag far behind those of their peers without disabilities. Most postsecondary education programs for students with disabilities incorporate internship experiences to foster employment skills. However, the proximity of job coaches may inadvertently hinder social…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Young Adults
Life Skills Training for Middle and High School Students with Autism
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Chiang, Hsu-Min; Ni, Xinyu; Lee, Young-Sun – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
This study investigated the extent to which life skills training was offered to middle and high school students with autism and life skills training needs after high school. A secondary analysis of the National Longitudinal Training Study-2 (NLTS-2) data was conducted in this study. This study found that the majority of the middle and high school…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, High School Students, Autism, Daily Living Skills
Employment Interventions for Individuals with ASD: The Relative Efficacy of Supported Employment with or without Prior Project Search Training
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Schall, Carol M.; Wehman, Paul; Brooke, Valerie; Graham, Carolyn; McDonough, Jennifer; Brooke, Alissa; Ham, Whitney; Rounds, Rachael; Lau, Stephanie; Allen, Jaclyn – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
This paper presents findings from a retrospective observational records review study that compares the outcomes associated with implementation of supported employment (SE) with and without prior Project SEARCH with ASD Supports (PS-ASD) on wages earned, time spent in intervention, and job retention. Results suggest that SE resulted in competitive…
Descriptors: Intervention, Employment Opportunities, Employment Services, Supported Employment
JobTIPS: A Transition to Employment Program for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Strickland, Dorothy C.; Coles, Claire D.; Southern, Louise B. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2013
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an internet accessed training program that included Theory of Mind-based guidance, video models, visual supports, and virtual reality practice sessions in teaching appropriate job interview skills to individuals with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders. In a randomized study, twenty-two youth, ages…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Transitional Programs, Community Based Instruction (Disabilities)