The purpose of this paper is to review the knowledge available from aggregated research
(primarily through 2000) on the characteristics of social interactions and social relationships …

Objective: To review studies involving the use of computer-based interventions (CBI) to
improve the social and emotional skills (eg emotional recognition) of individuals with autism …

Earlier autism diagnosis, the importance of early intervention, and development of specific
interventions for young children have contributed to the emergence of similar, empirically …

In an effort to move incidental teaching research to practical applications for toddlers with
autism, a comprehensive early intervention model was developed for use in the natural …

Research suggests that incorporating the circumscribed ritualistic interests of children with
autism as a theme of activities can improve their socialization. The current study assessed …

LEGO® therapy and the Social Use of Language Programme (SULP) were evaluated as
social skills interventions for 6–11 year olds with high functioning autism and Asperger …

Background Previous research has demonstrated the capacity of animal presence to
stimulate social interaction among humans. The purpose of this study was to examine the …

The purpose of this article is to discuss research opportunities arising from the current
literature in the area of communication. Six general themes are discussed, including (a) …

This assessment and intervention guide features an assessment tool along numerous
creative ideas to promote social and communication skills in children with autism. Practical …

An iPad play story was utilized to increase the pretend play skills of 4 preschoolers with
autism spectrum disorders. The story utilized a series of video clips depicting toy figures …