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ERIC Number: EJ905883
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Dec
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-2154-1647
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An Analysis of Evidence-Based Practices in the Education and Treatment of Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mayton, Michael R.; Wheeler, John J.; Menendez, Anthony L.; Zhang, Jie
Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, v45 n4 p539-551 Dec 2010
Horner et al. (2005) present a review substantiating how single-subject research methodology can be utilized to determine whether interventions are evidence-based practices (EBPs). The current study utilized the Horner et al. research piece to: (a) systematically identify a set of quality standards for the evaluation of single-case research methodology used with learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), (b) operationalize these standards for evaluators, (c) investigate three additional quality indicators related to external validity (multiple studies, locations, and researchers), (d) create a protocol for evaluators, and (e) gather and analyze data from studies that meet a set of predefined criteria. Published in seven journals across ten years, identified studies (N = 160) were subjected to an analysis across 23 EBP quality standards that revealed increasing compliance with EBP standards over time yet persistent and pervasive difficulty in adequately satisfying at least five indicators integrally tied to external validity. (Contains 5 tables and 5 figures.)
Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. DDD, P.O. Box 3512, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Tel: 479-575-3326; Fax: 479-575-6676; Web site: http://www.dddcec.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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