Editorial
Tags: BEHAVIORAL assessment; AUTISM
Related Articles
- The Use of Social Stories as a Preventative Behavioral Intervention in a Home Setting with a Child with Autism. Lorimer, Peggy A.; Simpson, Richard L.; Myles, Brenda Smith; Ganz, Jennifer B. // Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions;Winter2002, Vol. 4 Issue 1, p53
Determines the efficacy of a social story intervention implemented in a home setting to decrease precursors to tantrum behavior in a 5-year-old boy with autism in the United States. Incorporation of minischedule into a social story; Revelation of positive and socially valid results; Response of...
- Chromosomal Fragility in a Behavioral Disorder. Arrieta, Isabel; N��ez, Teresa; Mart�nez, Bego�a; P�rez, Arantza; T�lez, Mercedes; Criado, Bego�a; Gainza, Itziar; Lostao, Carlos M. // Behavior Genetics;Nov2002, Vol. 32 Issue 6, p397
Numerous studies have shown there is consistent evidence implicating genetic factors in the etiology of autism. In some cases chromosomal abnormalities have been identified. One type of these abnormalities is gaps and breaks nonrandomly located in chromosomes, denominated fragile sites (FS). We...
- ABA and Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Issues and Considerations for Effective Practice. Simpson, Richard L. // Focus on Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities;Summer 2001, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p68
Discusses issues and considerations for the effective practice of applied behavior analysis (ABA). How children and youth with autism spectrum disorders can make significant progress; Practitioners of ABA; Negative images on ABA.
- Establishing a Behavioral Context for Learning for Students with Autism. Heflin, L. Juane; Alberto, Paul A. // Focus on Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities;Summer 2001, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p93
Considers the principles of applied behavior analysis as utilities for establishing a behavioral context for learning for students with autism. Description on a supportive classroom environment; Elements to be noted as evidence of a systematic instructional environment; Types of generalization...
- Functional Behavioral Assessment and Children with Autism: Working as a Team. Rogers, Elisabeth Lodge // Focus on Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities;Winter2001, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p228
Presents information on a transdisciplinary technical assistance team approach to functional behavioral assessment (FBA). Information on the case of a child who was diagnosed with autism; Components of the team approach; Sources of information in a FBA; Details of the motivation assessment...
- Brief Report: Two-Year Control of Behavioral Symptoms with Risperidone in Two Profoundly Retarded Adults with Autism. Dartnall, Nancy A.; Holmes, Janice P.; Morgan, Susan Naylor; McDougle, Christopher J. // Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders;Feb1999, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p87
Presents information related to the use of risperidone for the treatment of autism. Description of a case of a woman with autistic disorder; Information on the assessment of target behaviors after the use of risperidone in patients with autism; Dosages of risperidone that were given to patients...
- Effectiveness of N, N-Dimethylglycine in Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Kern, Janet K.; Miller, Van S.; Cauller, Lawrence; Kendall, Roger; Mehta, Jyutika; Dodd, Mary // Journal of Child Neurology;Mar2001, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p169
N,N-dimethylglycine, a dietary supplement, has been reported to be beneficial in children with autism and pervasive developmental disorder. We examined the effectiveness of dimethylglycine in children with autism and pervasive developmental disorder in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study....
- Commentary: Inclusion to the Point of Dilution. Benaron, Lisa D. // Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders;Jun2003, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p355
This article provides information about Autism which is primarily a behaviorally defined syndrome. At present, a diagnosis of Autistic disorder can be given for any individual fulfilling the DSM-IV criteria in the areas of social interaction, communication and restricted, repetitive and...
- Language and Other Regression: Assessment and Timing. Goldberg, Wendy A.; Osann, Kathy; Filipek, Pauline A.; Laulhere, Tracy; Jarvis, Kelly; Modahl, Charlotte; Flodman, Pamela; Spence, M. Anne // Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders;Dec2003, Vol. 33 Issue 6, p607
Understanding of regression in autism has been hampered by variability in parental and clinical recognition and reporting of lost skills. This study introduced an instrument, the Regression Supplement Form, intended to supplement the Autism Diagnosis Interview�Revised and yield precise...
