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Direct linkLebersfeld, Jenna B.; Swanson, Marissa; Clesi, Christian D.; O'Kelley, Sarah E. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R) have high accuracy as diagnostic instruments in research settings, while evidence of accuracy in clinical settings is less robust. This meta-analysis focused on efficacy of these measures in research versus clinical settings.…
Descriptors: Autism, Diagnostic Tests, Observation, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Wang, Ji; Hedley, Darren; Bury, Simon M.; Barbaro, Josephine – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Screening for autism spectrum disorder is the first step toward early detection and diagnosis, thereby impacting the likelihood of children accessing early intervention and, importantly, improving long-term outcomes. This systematic review aimed to (a) establish a clear baseline of autism spectrum disorder screening tools currently used throughout…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Screening Tests, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification
Provenzani, Umberto; Fusar-Poli, Laura; Brondino, Natascia; Damiani, Stefano; Vercesi, Marco; Meyer, Nicholas; Rocchetti, Matteo; Politi, Pierluigi – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
The number of trials aimed at evaluating treatments for autism spectrum disorder has been increasing progressively. However, it is not clear which outcome measures should be used to assess their efficacy, especially for treatments which target core symptoms. The present review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview regarding the outcome…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Outcome Measures
Dean, Michelle; Chang, Ya-Chih – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
This review examined school-based social skills interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder who were educated in inclusive school settings. Secondary aims sought to explore observation protocols and the resulting social outcomes used to measure the social behaviors of students with autism spectrum disorder within authentic social…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Competence, Skill Development
Dorlack, Taylor P.; Myers, Orrin B.; Kodituwakku, Piyadasa W. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) is a widely utilized observational assessment tool for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. The original ADOS was succeeded by the ADOS-G with noted improvements. More recently, the ADOS-2 was introduced to further increase its diagnostic accuracy. Studies examining the validity of the ADOS have…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Diagnostic Tests, Autism, Observation
Tiede, Gabrielle; Walton, Katherine M. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2019
Naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention is an emerging class of interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorder. The present article is a meta-analysis of outcomes of group-design studies (n = 27) testing interventions using naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention strategies. Small, significant positive effects…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Naturalistic Observation
Li, Ya-Min; Ou, Jian-Jun; Liu, Li; Zhang, Dan; Zhao, Jing-Ping; Tang, Si-Yuan – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
As the link between maternal obesity and risk of autism among offspring is unclear, the present study assessed this association. A systematic search of an electronic database was performed to identify observational studies that examined the association between maternal obesity and autism. The outcome measures were odds ratios comparing offspring…
Descriptors: Obesity, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Meta Analysis
Saghazadeh, Amene; Rezaei, Nima – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays an important role in activity-dependent synaptic plasticity. Altered blood BDNF levels have been frequently identified in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). There are however wide discrepancies in the evidence. Therefore, we performed the present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Patients, Control Groups
Moore, David J. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2015
In addition to the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder, a number of clinically important comorbid complaints, including sensory abnormalities, are also discussed. One difference often noted in these accounts is hyposensitivity to pain; however, evidence for this is limited. The purpose of the current review therefore was to examine…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Pain, Comorbidity
Westerveld, Marleen F.; Trembath, David; Shellshear, Leanne; Paynter, Jessica – Journal of Special Education, 2016
A wealth of research has been conducted into emergent literacy (i.e., precursors to formal reading) skills and development in typically developing (TD) children. However, despite research suggesting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at risk of reading challenges, limited research exists on their emergent literacy. Thus, we aimed to…
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Literature Reviews, Preschool Children, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Jonsson, Ulf; Olsson, Nora Choque; Bölte, Sven – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
Systematic reviews have traditionally focused on internal validity, while external validity often has been overlooked. In this study, we systematically reviewed determinants of external validity in the accumulated randomized controlled trials of social skills group interventions for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. We…
Descriptors: Autism, Interpersonal Competence, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention
Scahill, Lawrence; Aman, Michael G.; Lecavalier, Luc; Halladay, Alycia K.; Bishop, Somer L.; Bodfish, James W.; Grondhuis, Sabrina; Jones, Nancy; Horrigan, Joseph P.; Cook, Edwin H.; Handen, Benjamin L.; King, Bryan H.; Pearson, Deborah A.; McCracken, James T.; Sullivan, Katherine Anne; Dawson, Geraldine – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2015
Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors vary widely in type, frequency, and intensity among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. They can be stigmatizing and interfere with more constructive activities. Accordingly, restricted interests and repetitive behaviors may be a target of intervention. Several standardized…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Problems, Repetition
Witmer, Sara E.; Nasamran, Amy; Parikh, Purvi J.; Schmitt, Heather A.; Clinton, Marianne C. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2015
Despite growing knowledge of the effectiveness of various interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), it is never clear whether a particular intervention will be effective for a specific child with ASD. Careful monitoring of an individual child's progress is necessary to know whether an intervention is effective. In this…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children
Zager, Dianne; Alpern, Carol S. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2010
Considerations for college-based programming for transition-age students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are addressed in this article, with particular attention to social communication supports necessary to facilitate student success. An overview of current literature related to college-based programming and support for students with ASD in…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Autism, Inclusive Schools, Transitional Programs
