Long-Term Outcome for Children with Autism Who Received Early Intensive Behavioral Treatment.

McEachin, John J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ461211

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Long-Term Outcome for Children with Autism Who Received Early Intensive Behavioral Treatment.

McEachin, John J.; And Others

American Journal on Mental Retardation, v97 n4 p359-72 Jan 1993

This study followed up on 19 children (ages 9-19) with autism who had received a very intensive behavioral preschool intervention. Results showed that the experimental group preserved their gains in regular class placement, in intelligence quotient, and in adaptive behavior. (JDD)

Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research, Early Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education, Followup Studies, Intelligence Quotient, Longitudinal Studies, Outcomes of Treatment, Preschool Education, Student Placement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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