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Direct linkJamison, J. M.; Fourie, E.; Siper, P. M.; Trelles, M. P.; George-Jones, Julia; Buxbaum Grice, A.; Krata, J.; Holl, E.; Shaoul, J.; Hernandez, B.; Mitchell, L.; McKay, M. M.; Buxbaum, J. D.; Kolevzon, Alexander – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects individuals across all racial and ethnic groups, yet rates of diagnosis are disproportionately higher for Black and Hispanic children. Caregivers of children with ASD experience significant stressors, which have been associated with parental strain, inadequate utilization of mental health services and lower…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Caregivers, Models
Tien, Kai-Chien – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2008
This research synthesis verifies the effectiveness of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) for improving the functional communication skills of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The research synthesis was focused on the degree to which variations in PECS training are associated with variations in functional…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Communication Skills, Program Validation
Callahan, Kevin; Henson, Robin K.; Cowan, Angela K. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2008
Relatively little attention has been devoted to the social validation of potentially effective autism interventions. Thus, it is often difficult to identify and implement evidence-based practices, and programming is often inadequate. The authors identified autism intervention components with reported effectiveness for school settings. The results…
Descriptors: Autism, Program Validation, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Special Education
Peer reviewedSmith, 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
Peer reviewedGresham, 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
Peer reviewedGresham, Frank M.; Macmillan, Donald L. – Behavioral Disorders, 1997
Critiques research findings on the effectiveness of the Early Intervention Project (EIP) for children with autism. The review finds sufficient threats to the experimental validity of the EIP to prevent unqualified endorsement of it as a validated treatment for children with autism. The review found in particular there were threats to external…
Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Experimental Programs, Outcomes of Treatment
Peer reviewedCalculator, Stephen H.; Singer, Karen M. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1992
This letter reports on a research study in which five students (initially identified as severely mentally retarded and/or autistic) were tested with and without the use of facilitated communication while facilitators were prevented from hearing the test questions. Positive results for four of the students raise issues about accurate educational…
Descriptors: Autism, Communication Skills, Evaluation Methods, Intelligence Tests
