Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ360916
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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The Influence of Child-Preferred Activities on Autistic Children's Social Behavior.
Koegel, Robert L.; And Others
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v20 n3 p243-52 Fall 1987
Three studies compared the amount of social avoidance behavior by mentally retarded autistic children (N=10 and ages 4-13 years) during either appropriate child-preferred activities or adult determined activities. Results revealed a negative correlation between child-preferred behaviors and social avoidance behaviors. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Childhood Interests, Elementary Education, Withdrawal (Psychology)
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Language: English
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