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Peer reviewedColeman, Carrie L.; Holmes, Peter A. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1998
Noncontingent escape (NCE) was used to reduce disruptive behavior in three children (age 4) with autism during regularly scheduled speech therapy sessions. Results showed rapid decreases in disruptive behavior and accompanying increases in compliance across children. Findings suggest that speech therapists can effectively implement NCE. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Compliance (Psychology)
Prizant, Barry M. – Asha, 1982
The speech/language pathologist's role in planning and executing a program for autistic children that emphasizes the development of communication and interaction skills is addressed. Journal Availability: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. (SEW)
Descriptors: Autism, Communication Skills, Comprehension, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHandleman, Jan S.; And Others – Education and Treatment of Children, 1990
Mothers, fathers, teachers, and speech therapists rated improvement in communication skills of 11 young children (ages 3-5) with autism following one year of intensive treatment. Results found fathers, teachers, and speech therapists in significant agreement with a psychometric measure of speech and language, whereas mothers' ratings bore no…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Autism, Child Language, Communication Skills
