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A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of an Enhanced Pivotal Response Treatment Approach for Young Children with Autism: The PRISM Model
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Vernon, Ty W.; Holden, Anahita N.; Barrett, Amy C.; Bradshaw, Jessica; Ko, Jordan A.; McGarry, Elizabeth S.; Horowitz, Erin J.; Tagavi, Daina M.; German, Tamsin C. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are conceptualized to alter the quality of parent--children interactions, exposure to social learning exchanges, and ultimately the course of child development. There is evidence that modifying the procedures of Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) to explicitly target social motivation enhances child…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Social Behavior, Outcomes of Treatment
Feasibility of Parent Training via Telehealth for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Disruptive Behavior: A Demonstration Pilot
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Bearss, Karen; Burrell, T. Lindsey; Challa, Saankari A.; Postorino, Valentina; Gillespie, Scott E.; Crooks, Courtney; Scahill, Lawrence – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Telehealth is a potential solution to limited access to specialized services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in rural areas. We conducted a feasibility trial of parent training with children ages 3-8 with ASD and disruptive behavior from rural communities. Fourteen children (mean age 5.8 ± 1.7) from four telehealth sites enrolled.…
Descriptors: Parents, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Rural Areas
Depression in Adolescents with ASD: A Pilot RCT of a Group Intervention
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Santomauro, Damian; Sheffield, Jeanie; Sofronoff, Kate – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Depression is a potentially life threatening affective disorder that is highly prevalent in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a cognitive behavioural intervention for depression in adolescents with ASD. Participants were randomly assigned to the…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Adolescents, Intervention, Pilot Projects
Adaptation and Pilot Testing of a Sexual Health Intervention for Female Survivors of Violence
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Montgomery, Brooke E. E.; Jones, Amy; Sanders, Sharon E.; McGraw, Angela; Williams, Barbara; Stewart, Katherine E.; Ounpraseuth, Songthip – American Journal of Sexuality Education, 2018
Experiences of violence and behaviors that increase the risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection are high among women in the United States, and they often intersect (Meyer, Springer, & Altice, 2011; Montgomery et al., 2015; World Health Organization (WHO), 2010). However, there are few evidence-based HIV-prevention interventions that…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Sex Education, Health Education, Intervention
Telehealth Delivery of Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention to Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety: A Pilot Study
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Hepburn, Susan L.; Blakeley-Smith, Audrey; Wolff, Brian; Reaven, Judy A. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
Youth with autism spectrum disorders frequently experience significant symptoms of anxiety. Empirically supported psychosocial interventions exist, yet access is limited, especially for families in rural areas. Telehealth (i.e. videoconferencing) has potential to reduce barriers to access to care; however, little is known about the feasibility or…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Health Promotion
Adolescent Project Pilot for an Outcome Study.
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Louden, Jenifer H.; Kamara, Sheku G. – 1992
This report describes a 7-week pilot study conducted to estimate probable participation rates for a planned substance abuse treatment outcomes study. The pilot program tested whether acceptable response rates might be obtained by contacting clients whose records had been examined by an earlier study (retrospective) or by contacting current clients…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Rehabilitation, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods