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Lindgren, Scott; Wacker, David; Schieltz, Kelly; Suess, Alyssa; Pelzel, Kelly; Kopelman, Todd; Lee, John; Romani, Patrick; O'Brien, Matthew – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have problem behaviors that interfere with learning and social interaction. This randomized controlled trial compared treatment with functional communication training (FCT) to "treatment as usual" for young children with ASD (n=38, ages 21-84 months). FCT was conducted by parents with…
Descriptors: Young Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Modification
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Neely, Leslie C.; Carnett, Amarie; Hansen, Sarah; Courtney, Meghan; Cantrell, Katherine – Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2022
Purpose: Applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions are considered an evidence-based practice for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, behavior analytic professionals quickly pivoted ABA therapy to the telehealth modality to ensure continuity of services. In particular, this modality has been reported to…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Modification, Caregivers, Autism
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Ferguson, Jenny; Craig, Emma A.; Dounavi, Katerina – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Interventions based on applied behaviour analysis are considered evidence based practice for autism spectrum disorders. Due to the shortage of highly qualified professionals required for their delivery, innovative models should be explored, such as telehealth. Telehealth utilises technology for remote training and supervision. The purpose of our…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Health Services, Behavior Modification, Autism
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Reaven, Judy; Reyes, Nuri; Pickard, Katherine; Tanda, Tanea; Morris, Megan A. – School Mental Health, 2020
Anxiety disorders are among the most common co-occurring psychiatric conditions for youth with ASD (van Steensel et al. in Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 14:302-317, 2011). Although modified cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) have yielded significant reductions in anxiety, substantial disparities in access to mental health services exist for youth…
Descriptors: Student Needs, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health
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Yingling, Marissa E.; Bell, Bethany A.; Hock, Robert M. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
Health coverage of early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) for children with autism spectrum disorder is expanding. Yet there is no longitudinal research on patterns of or inequities in utilization of EIBI. We integrated state administrative records with Medicaid and Census data for children enrolled in an EIBI Medicaid waiver (N = 730) to…
Descriptors: Intervention, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Longitudinal Studies
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Brookman-Frazee, Lauren I.; Taylor, Robin; Garland, Ann F. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2010
This study describes the characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with disruptive behavior problems served in community-based mental health clinics, characterizes psychotherapy process and outcome, and examines differences between children with ASD and a non-ASD comparison group. Results indicate that children with ASD…
Descriptors: Health Services, Behavior Problems, Autism, Mental Health Programs