Maternal Judgments of Intentionality in Young Children with Autism: The Effects of Diagnostic Information and Stereotyped Behavior.

Sperry, Laurie A.; Symons, Frank J.

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ERIC Number: EJ673080

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Publication Date: 2003

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Maternal Judgments of Intentionality in Young Children with Autism: The Effects of Diagnostic Information and Stereotyped Behavior.

Sperry, Laurie A.; Symons, Frank J.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v33 n3 p281-87 Jun 2003

Thirty-six mothers of children with autism rated videotapes of behavior from young children later diagnosed with autism who were then assigned to a diagnostic or a no-diagnostic information group. No differences were found on overall ratings of intentionality. Mothers in the diagnostic information group rated stereotyped behavior as less intentional. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Autism, Behavior Problems, Clinical Diagnosis, Early Childhood Education, Family Life, Influences, Information Utilization, Intention, Mother Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Self Control, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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