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Jordan, Allyson K.; Thomeer, Marcus L.; Lopata, Christopher; Donnelly, James P.; Rodgers, Jonathan D.; McDonald, Christin A. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
This study examined informant discrepancies for parent and teacher adaptive behavior ratings of 103 children, ages 6-12 years, with ASD (without intellectual disability). Scores on the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, third edition (Harrison and Oakland, Western Psychological Services, Los Angeles, 2015) General Adaptive Composite (GAC) and…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Preadolescents
Cohen, Ira L.; Flory, Michael J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2019
A recent cross-sectional analysis of PDD Behavior Inventory (PDDBI) data, analyzed with a classification and regression tree algorithm, yielded a decision tree (the Autism Spectrum Disorder-Decision Tree or ASD-DT) that detected three behaviorally distinct ASD subgroups: minimally verbal, verbal, and atypical. These subgroups differed in PDDBI…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Predictor Variables, Adjustment (to Environment)
Beloe, Patricia; Derakshan, Nazanin – Developmental Science, 2020
Adolescents can be at heightened risk for anxiety and depression, with accumulating research reporting on associations between anxiety and depression and cognitive impairments, implicating working memory and attentional control deficits. Several studies now point to the promise of adaptive working memory training to increase attentional control in…
Descriptors: Short Term Memory, Training Methods, Anxiety, Stress Management
Ros-Demarize, Rosmary; Graziano, Paulo A. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2021
The current study examined the feasibility and initial efficacy of the Summer Treatment Program for Pre-kindergarteners (STP-PreK) with 37 preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and externalizing behavior problems (EBP). Parents and teachers reported on children's behavior, social/adaptive skills, and self-regulation. Children completed…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Summer Programs, Preschool Children
Bouw, Nienke; Swaab, Hanna; Tartaglia, Nicole; Cordeiro, Lisa; van Rijn, Sophie – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
Individuals with Sex Chromosome Trisomies (SCT; XXX, XXY, XYY) have an increased vulnerability for developing challenges in social adaptive functioning. The present study investigates social interaction behavior in the context of varying social load, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptomatology in young children aged 1-7.5 years old, with SCT…
Descriptors: Young Children, Control Groups, Genetic Disorders, Social Behavior
Hernández Finch, Maria E.; Trammell, Beth; Hulse, Asia R.; Finch, William H.; Wildrick, Aimee; Floyd, Elizabeth F.; Pittenger, Jenna; McIntosh, David E. – Psychology in the Schools, 2023
Understanding the relationship between executive functioning and its connection to working memory and adaptive functioning can inform planning and employment efforts. This study explored the relationship between memory and adaptive functioning with a sample of Autistic youths/young adults. Participant mean age was 21.3 (SD = 3.0). Of the 22…
Descriptors: Executive Function, Short Term Memory, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adolescents
Doernberg, Ellen A.; Russ, Sandra W.; Dimitropoulos, Anastasia – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by socio-emotional deficits, and difficulties with pretend play skills. Play skills are related to processes of adaptive functioning and emotion understanding. The present pilot study implemented an in-person pretend play intervention to school-aged children (ages 6 to 9 years,…
Descriptors: Play, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention
Lopata, Christopher; Donnelly, James P.; Thomeer, Marcus L.; Rodgers, Jonathan D.; Lodi-Smith, Jennifer; Booth, Adam J.; Volker, Martin A. – Grantee Submission, 2020
A prior cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) compared outcomes for a comprehensive school intervention (schoolMAX) to typical educational programming (services-as-usual [SAU]) for 103 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without intellectual disability. The schoolMAX intervention was superior to SAU in improving social-cognitive…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Treatment, Intervention, Elementary School Students, Autism
Higgins, Louise; Mannion, Arlene; Chen, June L.; Leader, Geraldine – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2023
This study explored the adaptation of parents raising a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) specifically the contributory role of positive perceptions, coping, self-efficacy, and social support. One hundred and thirty-six parents of children with a diagnosis of ASD completed a battery of self-report questionnaires via an online survey.…
Descriptors: Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Parents, Adjustment (to Environment)
Zukerman, Gil; Yahav, Gili; Ben-Itzchak, Esther – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
The gap between cognitive ability and adaptive behavior has been thought to enhance psychopathology among people with autism, particularly among those without intellectual disability. We examined this association by exploring the gap between cognitive understanding of social behavior and socially adaptive behavior, and its impact on social anxiety…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Adjustment (to Environment), Students with Disabilities, Autism
Bruwelheide, Kenneth L. – 1981
Intended to help accommodate special needs learners in the vocational classroom setting, the handbook presents information on mainstreaming. Chapter I focuses on legal requirements and teacher roles in serving special needs students in the vocational classroom. Chapter II provides a historical overview of special education legislation and reviews…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Mainstreaming, Teacher Attitudes
Seda Karayazi-Özsayin – Online Submission, 2023
Literacy skills play a crucial role in the ongoing education and social interaction of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For instance, the ability to read serves as an essential basis for their academic accomplishments, and higher academic achievements have been shown to lead to improved employment prospects and financial…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Visual Aids, Reading Improvement
Bacon, Elizabeth C.; Moore, Adrienne; Lee, Quimby; Carter Barnes, Cynthia; Courchesne, Eric; Pierce, Karen – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2020
While many children with autism spectrum disorder are now detected at young ages given the rise in screening and general awareness, little is known regarding the prognosis of early detected children. The brain is shaped by experience-dependent mechanisms; thus, what a child pays attention to plays a pivotal role in shaping brain development. Eye…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Eye Movements, Toddlers
Buser, Juleen K.; Kearney, Anne – Journal of College Counseling, 2017
The authors examined the relationship between stress, adaptive coping, and life satisfaction among college students who reported having a friend or family member with eating disorder symptomatology. A hierarchical regression confirmed the study's hypotheses. Higher stress was linked with less life satisfaction. After stress was controlled, plan…
Descriptors: College Students, Stress Variables, Coping, Life Satisfaction
Kwolek, Heather A.; Bray, Adeline; Bunyea, Alyssa M.; DeMaio, Erin; Bray, Melissa; Ottone-Cross, Karen – Psychology in the Schools, 2022
Students with autism have varied support needs, which may impact their safety in an emergency. Schools may want to create individualized emergency support plans for their students with autism, especially given that schools that receive public funding are required to ensure that all people, including those with disabilities, receive the benefit of…
Descriptors: Autism, Students with Disabilities, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Student Needs