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Kasperzack, Daria; Schrott, Bastian; Mingebach, Tanja; Becker, Katja; Burghardt, Roland; Kamp-Becker, Inge – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
Children with autism spectrum disorders often exhibit comorbid behavioral problems. These problems have an impact on the severity of the core symptoms, the progression of the disorder as well as on the families' quality of life. We evaluated the effectiveness of the Stepping Stones Triple P group parent training program as a supplementary…
Descriptors: Children, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Behavior Problems
Schroder, Carmen M.; Malow, Beth A.; Maras, Athanasios; Melmed, Raun D.; Findling, Robert L.; Breddy, John; Nir, Tali; Shahmoon, Shiri; Zisapel, Nava; Gringras, Paul – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
A randomized, 13-weeks, placebo-controlled double-blind study in 125 subjects aged 2-17.5 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Smith-Magenis syndrome and insomnia demonstrated efficacy and safety of easily-swallowed prolonged-release melatonin mini-tablets (PedPRM; 2-5 mg) in improving sleep duration and onset. Treatment effects on child…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Sleep
Andrea L. Maughan; Yona Lunsky; Johanna Lake; Jennifer S. Mills; Kenneth Fung; Lee Steel; Jonathan A. Weiss – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2024
Emerging research shows that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may improve mental health for caregivers. Parents of autistic children, adolescents, and adults (N = 54) were randomly assigned to either complete a brief group-based ACT intervention or remain on the waitlist. Participants completed surveys immediately prior to randomization,…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Program Effectiveness, Mental Health
Pahnke, Johan; Lundgren, Tobias; Hursti, Timo; Hirvikoski, Tatja – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by social impairments and behavioural inflexibility. In this pilot study, the feasibility and outcomes of a 6-week acceptance and commitment therapy-based skills training group were evaluated in a special school setting using a quasi-experimental design (acceptance and commitment therapy/school classes as…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Quasiexperimental Design, Program Effectiveness
Jones, Leah; Gold, Eluned; Totsika, Vasiliki; Hastings, Richard P.; Jones, Mariel; Griffiths, Annee; Silverton, Sarah – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2018
Parents of children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism have been shown to experience higher levels of distress than other parents. Despite such data having been available for several decades, the evidence base for psychological interventions to support parental well-being is small. Recent data suggest that both mindfulness and acceptance…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Parent Education, Special Schools, Autism
Brouzos, Andreas; Vassilopoulos, Stephanos P.; Tassi, Christina – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2017
This study examined the effectiveness of an 8-week psychoeducational group program for siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The sample consisted of 38 siblings aged 6-15 years (M = 10.75), allocated to the experimental (n = 22) or control group (n = 16). Self-report questionnaires were administered before and after the…
Descriptors: Psychoeducational Methods, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Siblings
Mingins, Jessica E.; Tarver, Joanne; Waite, Jane; Jones, Chris; Surtees, Andrew D. R. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
Autistic children experience higher levels of anxiety than their peers. Making appropriate diagnoses of anxiety disorders and providing effective treatment for these children is particularly difficult. Inconsistent evidence suggests that levels of anxiety in autistic children are related to intellectual functioning. We provide the first…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intelligence Quotient
Stringaris, Argyris; Santosh, Paramala; Leibenluft, Ellen; Goodman, Robert – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2010
Background: Little is known about short-duration episodes of mania-like symptoms in youth. Here we determine the prevalence, morbid associations, and contribution to social impairment of a phenotype characterised by episodes during which symptom and impairment criteria for mania are met, but DSM-IV duration criteria are not (bipolar not otherwise…
Descriptors: Incidence, Autism, Criteria, Psychopathology
Lowry, Ruth G.; Hale, Beverley J.; Draper, Stephen B.; Smith, Marcus S. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2019
Objectives: Drumming may have therapeutic and learning benefits but there exists little causal evidence regarding the benefits for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBD) such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Methods: Six EBD pupils (EBD Drum) and six peers (Peer Drum) were given 2, 30-min rock drumming lessons per week, over 5…
Descriptors: Music Therapy, Rock Music, Musical Instruments, Psychomotor Skills