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Lydia, Ferrara; Aurora, Flammia – European Journal of Educational Sciences, 2014
Leo Kanner in 1943 for the first time described the autistic disorder calling it a clinical syndrome characterized by an inability relational, resistance to change, atypic language (deficit of acquisition, echolalia, mutism, occasional pronoun reversal), repetitive play and stereotype excellent, mechanical memory, excessive emotional reactions and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Teaching Methods, Inclusion
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Mazurek, Micah O.; Kanne, Stephen M.; Miles, Judith H. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
Data from 1433 children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) participating in the Simons Simplex Collection were examined to (1) investigate change in social-communication symptoms, and (2) examine predictors of improvement, particularly community-based treatments. Measures included the "Autism Diagnostic Interview--Revised"…
Descriptors: Autism, Intelligence Quotient, Severity (of Disability), Therapy
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Safran, Stephen P.; Safran, Joan S.; Ellis, Kathleen – Topics in Language Disorders, 2003
This article first describes the indicators of Asperger syndrome (AS), followed by an overview of screening and diagnostic procedures. Next, it discusses knowledge-based interventions addressing deficits in academics, behavior, and communication. Implications for speech language pathologists and related professionals working with students with…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Roe, Diana – 2001
This booklet provides an overview of the characteristics and needs of young children with autism spectrum disorders or pervasive developmental disorders. It addresses: (1) different disabilities under the classification of autism spectrum disorders or pervasive developmental disorders; (2) characteristics of autism; (3) characteristics of children…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
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Pracana, Clara, Ed.; Wang, Michael, Ed. – Online Submission, 2016
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) 2016, taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 of April to 2 of May, 2016. Psychology, nowadays, offers a large range of scientific fields where it can be applied. The goal of understanding individuals and groups (mental functions and…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology
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Galinat, Karen; Barcalow, Kelly; Krivda, Barbara – Journal of School Nursing, 2005
Children with autism present unique challenges related to communication, behavior, and social skills. Each child with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibits individual characteristics of the disorder. Early identification of autistic spectrum disorder has been shown to improve the child's benefit from educational interventions. There may be…
Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Autism, School Nurses, Seizures
Kowalski, Timothy P. – 2002
This book is intended as a comprehensive source of information on the diagnosis and treatment of Asperger syndrome. Chapter 1 discusses major classification of characteristics and chapter 2 describes prevalence, comorbidity, and causal factors of Asperger syndrome. Chapter 3 examines clinical diagnosis and misdiagnosis and the influence of…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Behavior Modification