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Direct linkPaynter, Jessica; Sulek, Rhylee; Trembath, David; Keen, Deb – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2022
The use of both empirically supported and unsupported practices by teachers is common with autistic students. In this study, strategies were used to reduce use of unsupported practices. First, specially-designed information sheets were shared with teachers about the evidence-base of two practices used in schools: one unsupported (sensory…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Teaching Methods
Leaf, Justin B.; Leaf, Ronald; McEachin, John; Taubman, Mitchell; Ala'i-Rosales, Shahla; Ross, Robert K.; Smith, Tristram; Weiss, Mary Jane – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2016
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a science and, therefore, involves progressive approaches and outcomes. In this commentary we argue that the spirit and the method of science should be maintained in order to avoid reductionist procedures, stifled innovation, and rote, unresponsive protocols that become increasingly removed from meaningful…
Descriptors: Autism, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Therapy
Quigley, Shawn P.; Peterson, Lloyd; Frieder, Jessica E.; Peterson, Stephanie – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Weighted vests are a specific form of Sensory Integration Therapy (SIT) (Honaker, 2005a) that are intended to help individuals resolve sensory related issues thereby decreasing the symptoms (e.g., hyperness, lack of attention, etc.) of the sensory issue and are also often recommended as an intervention for problem behaviors exhibited by children…
Descriptors: Sensory Integration, Behavior Problems, Scientific Research, Body Weight
Williams, Betty Fry; Williams, Randy Lee – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
"Effective Programs for Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder" is written for teachers, parents, and the many service providers who work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Part one reviews the characteristics of ASD, summarizes major theories and research findings regarding cause(s) of ASD, and discusses the most popular…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Program Effectiveness, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Hurlbutt, Karen – Exceptional Parent, 2010
With the increase in the numbers of diagnosed children on the autism spectrum, schools are being challenged to provide proper educational services for these children. In Educating Children with Autism, the National Research Council recommended that educational programs for students with autism include three basic components. These are direct…
Descriptors: Home Schooling, Autism, School Choice, Functional Behavioral Assessment
Download full textLeblanc, Lise; Richardson, Warnie; McIntosh, Janet – International Journal of Special Education, 2005
The "Intensive Early Intervention Program for Children with Autism" (IEIP) is a program funded by the province of Ontario. It is used to teach/treat young children who have been formally identified as having an autistic spectrum disorder. Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) services are provided to these children, aged 2 to 5 years,…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Autism, Intelligence Quotient, Young Children
Smith, Deborah L.; Gillon, Gail T. – Kairaranga, 2004
This study investigated the caseload characteristics and the types of intervention implemented for children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). A survey was developed and distributed to 75 speech-language therapists working for Special Education within the New Zealand Ministry of Education. A total of 34 surveys were completed and returned.…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Intervention, Autism, Foreign Countries
