ERIC Number: EJ1302629
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Publication Date: 2021-Aug
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A Feasibility Randomized Clinical Trial of a Structured Function-Based Intervention for Elopement in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Scheithauer, Mindy; Call, Nathan A.; Lomas Mevers, Joanna; McCracken, Courtney E.; Scahill, Lawrence
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v51 n8 p2866-2875 Aug 2021
Elopement is a common and dangerous concern in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There is evidence that behavior analytic treatments can successfully treat elopement, but the research is limited due to small samples and treatment components varying across studies. The current study evaluated the feasibility of studying a manualized intervention for elopement, based on strategies from single-subject research, in a randomized clinical trial with 24 individuals with ASD. Results demonstrated that recruitment was feasible; the manual was acceptable to parents; and therapists followed the manual with high-integrity. Initial efficacy results measured by the Aberrant Behavior Checklist, Clinical Global Impression Scale, and a Home Elopement Safety Checklist suggested improvement in the treatment group that should be studied in future research.
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Intervention, Behavior Problems, Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Check Lists, Behavior Modification, Outcomes of Treatment, Guides
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (DHHS)
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Aberrant Behavior Checklist
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