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50 Years of ERIC
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Worley, Julie A.; Matson, Johnny L. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
The American Psychiatric Association has proposed major revisions for the diagnostic category encompassing Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), which will reportedly increase the specificity and maintain the sensitivity of diagnoses. As a result, the aim of the current study was to compare symptoms of ASD in children and adolescents (N = 208) who met…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Nonverbal Communication, Autism, Criteria
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Matson, Johnny L.; Worley, Julie A.; Kozlowski, Alison M.; Chung, Kyong-Mee; Jung, Woohyun; Yang, Jae-won – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders are universally accepted; however, the reported severity of symptoms may be sensitive to cultural differences. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to examine the differences in reported symptoms of appropriate and inappropriate social skills between children and adolescents from South Korea (SK) and…
Descriptors: Autism, Adolescents, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries
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Kozlowski, Alison M.; Matson, Johnny L.; Worley, Julie A. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
Debate regarding the etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is on the rise with numerous theories being put forth. Currently, the theory with the most empirical support is the interaction of multiple genes. Many studies have provided evidence that as the incidence of ASD increases so do genetic similarities. However, very little research has…
Descriptors: Autism, Toddlers, Disability Identification, Infants
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Kozlowski, Alison M.; Matson, Johnny L.; Worley, Julie A.; Sipes, Megan; Horovitz, Max – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012
Early diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) is crucial so that early intervention services, which have been found to best alleviate symptoms of ASD in children, can be implemented. Currently, the "Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers" ("M-CHAT") and the "Baby and Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits-Part 1" ("BISCUIT-Part 1")…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Early Intervention, Autism, Predictive Validity
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Matson, Johnny L.; Worley, Julie A.; Fodstad, Jill C.; Chung, Kyong-Mee; Suh, Dongsoo; Jhin, Hea Kyung; Ben-Itzchak, Esther; Zachor, Ditza A.; Furniss, Frederick – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Purportedly, there is a worldwide acceptance of diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD); however, cultural differences in regards to what is considered normal development may affect the diagnosis despite the biological basis for the condition. The aim of the current study was to examine the differences in reports of symptoms of ASD…
Descriptors: Verbal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Autism, Cultural Differences
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Sipes, Megan; Matson, Johnny L.; Worley, Julie A.; Kozlowski, Alison M. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
Gender differences in symptoms representing the triad of impairments of Autism Spectrum Disorders remain unclear. To date, the majority of research conducted on this topic has utilized samples of older children. Thus, the purpose of the current study was to utilize a sample of toddlers to investigate gender differences in symptom endorsements of…
Descriptors: Autism, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Toddlers, Gender Differences
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Worley, Julie A.; Matson, Johnny L. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
In addition to the triad of impairments experienced by children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), they often present with symptoms of psychiatric disorders. To date, very few studies have examined gender differences in regards to psychiatric symptoms in children and adolescents diagnosed with an ASD. Thus, the current…
Descriptors: Females, Autism, Psychopathology, Adolescents
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Matson, Johnny L.; Kozlowski, Alison M.; Neal, Daniene; Worley, Julie A.; Fodstad, Jill – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
The acquisition of social skills is an essential part of childhood and adolescent development. Due to its critical nature, assessment of appropriate and inappropriate social skills is necessary in order to determine whether or not deficits or excesses exist, thereby guiding treatment. The "Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters"…
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Competence
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Worley, Julie A.; Matson, Johnny L.; Sipes, Megan; Kozlowski, Alison M. – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) continues to be a source of debate among researchers and clinicians. Prevalence studies are of the utmost importance in order to obtain an accurate picture of the true prevalence rate of ASD and because these rates continue to be on the rise. To date, studies examining prevalence rates have…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Incidence, Autism, Toddlers