Autistic Recovery? An Analysis and Critique of the Empirical Evidence on the Early Intervention Project.

Gresham, Frank M.; Macmillan, Donald L.

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ERIC Number: EJ555497

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Autistic Recovery? An Analysis and Critique of the Empirical Evidence on the Early Intervention Project.

Gresham, Frank M.; Macmillan, Donald L.

Behavioral Disorders, v22 n4 p185-201 Aug 1997

Critiques research findings on the effectiveness of the Early Intervention Project (EIP) for children with autism. The review finds sufficient threats to the experimental validity of the EIP to prevent unqualified endorsement of it as a validated treatment for children with autism. The review found in particular there were threats to external validity. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Autism, Early Intervention, Experimental Programs, Outcomes of Treatment, Program Effectiveness, Program Validation, Research Problems, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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