ERIC Number: EJ990321
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Dec
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
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Collaborative Development and Component Trials of a Comprehensive School-Based Intervention for Children with HFASDS
Thomeer, Marcus L.
Psychology in the Schools, v49 n10 p955-962 Dec 2012
This study examined the collaborative development of a comprehensive school-based intervention (CSBI) and component feasibility for seven children, aged 7 to 8 years, with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFASDs). In Phase I, focus groups were conducted in two school districts with school staff and/or parents of children with HFASDs. The focus groups examined needs, resources, and barriers related to CSBIs, followed by adaptation of an empirically supported nonschool psychosocial intervention for HFASDs into a CSBI manual. In Phase II, two 4-week component trials examined the feasibility of the five treatment components when administered by school staff. Focus-group meetings were also held during Phase II to revise the CSBI manual as needed. Feasibility was assessed according to the level of treatment fidelity during implementation and teacher- and parent-reported acceptability and satisfaction. Feasibility was supported in high levels of treatment fidelity and teacher- and parent-reported acceptability and satisfaction. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Young Children, Autism, Elementary School Students, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Focus Groups, Intervention, Cooperation, Program Development, Feasibility Studies, Parent Student Relationship, Fidelity
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A080136
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