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Jamison, T. Rene; Schuttler, Jessica Oeth – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2017
A majority of social skills research in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and interventions target school age males and no published studies target adolescent females with ASD or related disabilities. Females with ASD are at risk for internalizing symptoms, and experience greater challenges in socialization and communication as social demands become…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Self Management, Adolescents, Females

Franko, Debra L. – Small Group Behavior, 1987
Implemented weekly self-help group for female anorexics and bulimics. Eighteen women who had consistently attended sessions evaluated group six months after it had begun. Found that self-help group benefited most members. Discusses findings in relation to curative factors of such groups. Offers suggestions for professionals interested in…
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Females, Foreign Countries
Lublin, Irwin; Kirkish, Patricia – 1978
This description of a weight reduction program, based on generalizations derived from eight years of work with overweight persons, discusses the clients' rationalization of overeating behaviors. In this behavior modification program, the client is required to permanently give up one high calorie food and to write down all foods eaten before actual…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Change Strategies
Blum-Anderson, Judy – 1986
A non-profit program based in Washington State that promotes access to college for low income groups/welfare recipients is described, along with results of research on the program. The H.O.M.E (Helping Ourselves Means Education) program is designed to help welfare recipients leave the welfare system by entering educational institutions. Additional…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Attendance, Economically Disadvantaged, Females