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50 Years of ERIC
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The Cost-Effectiveness of Supported Employment for Adults with Autism in the United Kingdom
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Mavranezouli, Ifigeneia; Megnin-Viggars, Odette; Cheema, Nadir; Howlin, Patricia; Baron-Cohen, Simon; Pilling, Stephen – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
Adults with autism face high rates of unemployment. Supported employment enables individuals with autism to secure and maintain a paid job in a regular work environment. The objective of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of supported employment compared with standard care (day services) for adults with autism in the United Kingdom.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cost Effectiveness, Adults, Autism
An 8 Year Follow-Up of a Specialist Supported Employment Service for High-Ability Adults with Autism or Asperger Syndrome
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Howlin, Patricia; Alcock, Jennifer; Burkin, Catherine – Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice, 2005
Few supported employment programmes have been specifically designed for people with autism, especially those who are more able. This study examines the outcome of a supported employment service (NAS Prospects) for adults with autism or Asperger syndrome (IQ 60+) over an 8 year period. Approximately 68 percent of clients found employment. Of the…
Descriptors: Specialists, Language Skills, Supported Employment, Intelligence Quotient
Measuring Developmental Progress of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder on School Entry Using Parent Report
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Charman, Tony; Howlin, Patricia; Berry, Bryony; Prince, Emily – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2004
Increasing numbers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are diagnosed in the preschool years, and their educational progress must be monitored. Parent questionnaire data can augment psychometric assessments and individual planning at low cost. One hundred and twenty-five parents of UK children who entered dedicated autism primary…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Questionnaires, Psychometrics, Autism
Using the Social Communication Questionnaire to Identify "Autistic Spectrum" Disorders Associated with Other Genetic Conditions: Findings from a Study of Individuals with Cohen Syndrome
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Howlin, Patricia; Karpf, Janne – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2004
Increasingly, recent research has identified relatively high rates of autistic types of symptoms in a variety of genetic conditions, such as fragile X (Turk and Graham, 1997), tuberous sclerosis (Bolton and Griffiths, 1997), Angelman syndrome (Trillingsgaard and Ostergaard, this issue) and others (see Gillberg and Coleman, 2000). Detailed…
Descriptors: Identification, Genetics, Autism, Questionnaires
A Pilot Evaluation Study of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
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Magiati, Iliana; Howlin, Patricia – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2003
A study evaluated the effects of training 47 teachers of children with autism in the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Following training, significant, rapid increases were recorded in the level of PECS attained by the students (n=34), in students' PECS vocabulary, and in students' use of PECS. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Autism, Communication Skills, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Monitoring the Progress of Prschool Children with Autism Enrolled in Early Intervention Programmes: Problems in Cognitive Assessment.
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Magiati, Iliana; Howlin, Patricia – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2001
This study examined predictors of developmental outcomes in 17 young children diagnosed with autism or pervasive developmental disorder, who received generic treatment over an average of 37 months. Although children differed substantially in outcomes, these were not predicted by treatment intensity or other treatment variables although…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, Intelligence, Outcomes of Treatment
Outcome in Adult Life for More Able Individuals with Autism or Asperger Syndrome.
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Howlin, Patricia – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2000
Review of the research about outcomes in adult life for more able individuals within the autistic spectrum focuses on cognitive, linguistic, academic, and adaptive functioning; educational and employment history; independence and social relationships; and behavioral and psychiatric problems. The stability of IQ and other measures over time, and…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Asperger Syndrome, Autism