This paper provides a summary of research on behavioral interventions for children with
autism 8 years of age or younger published between 1996 and 2000. The analysis is …

ASD is currently understood to involve a triad of symptoms:(a) impairments of social
interaction;(b) impairments of verbal and nonverbal communication; and (c) restricted …

Over the last several years, there has been an increased focus on school readiness and
supporting children during the preschool years to learn the skills they need to be successful …

A pivotal element of the Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act in 1997 is the
inclusion of children and youth with disabilities, including those with autism spectrum …

OBJECTIVE: Many children with pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) have serious,
functionally impairing behavioral problems. We tested whether combined treatment (COMB) …

The purpose of this article Was to examine the scientific evidence provided by single-subject
design studies that supported effective intervention and educational practices for young …

Joint attention, a foundational nonverbal social-communicative milestone that fails to
develop naturally in autism, was promoted for three toddlers with early-identified autism …

Autism is a life-long, often devastating disorder, that profoundly affects almost every aspect
of an individual's functioning. Impairments in communication limit the ability to understand …

Recent trends in the frequency of diagnoses and special education referrals for children
With autism spectrum disorders necessitate the demand for evidence-based educational …

An early manifestation of atypical social-emotional development is the occurrence of
challenging behaviors. While some challenging behaviors dissipate during and following …