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Research & References Related to ASD

This department includes information about current research and a collection of references for writings and research on topics related to communication, social skills, behavior, visual strategies, sensory integration and other topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Investigate these resources to learn more.

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Resources for Implementing Sensory Integration
Dr. Susan Larson Kidd
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References: Music Therapy, Sensory Integration and Related Strategies for Children with Learning Disabilities
Dr. Susan Larson Kidd
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Social Skills in Children with ASD- References (Page 1 of 2)
Helpful resources for addressing the social skills learning of individuals with autism and Asperger Syndrome Brown, L.K. & Brown, M. (1998). How to be a friend: a guide to making friends and keeping them. Boston: Little, Brown and Company. Duke, M.P. et.al. (1996). Teaching your child the language of social success. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishers. Hodgdon, L.Q. (1986). Things to do in the car on long trips or while driving close to home. Troy, MI: Young Ideas Enterprises. . . . keep reading
Visual Strategies for Individuals with ASD- References (Page 1 of 2)
Writings & research about using Visual Strategies for individuals with autism or other learning challenges Bryan, L.C., & Gast, D.L. (2000). Teaching on-task and on-schedule behaviors to high-functioning children with autism via picture activity schedules. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 30, 553-567. Dalrymple, Nancy J. (1995). Environmental Supports to Develop Flexibility and Independence. In K.A. Quill (Ed.), Teaching children with autism: Strategies to enhance communication and socialization. New York: Delmar Publishers Inc. . . . keep reading
Neural Correlates of Autistic Traits in the General Population: Insights Into Autism
The traditional approach to studying autism has been to compare a group of affected individuals with a group of nonautistic individuals on a particular measure of interest (e.g., genes, brain, behavior) in order to determine how the groups differ. While this methodological approach is of obvious importance and has revealed almost all of what we know about autism, recent developments in the quantification of autistic traits in the general population are providing . . . keep reading
Assessment & Intervention for Individuals with ASD- References
Assessment & Intervention Clarke, S., Dunlap, G., & Vaughn, B. (1999). Family-centered, assessment-based intervention to improve behavior during an early morning routine. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 1, 235-241. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV. (1994). American Psychiatric Association. . . . keep reading
Individuals with Special Needs- References
General references about the learning of children with autism and other special needs. . . Flannery, K.B. & Horner, R.H. (1994). The relationship between predictability and problem behavior for students with severe disabilities. Journal of Behavior Education, 4, 157-176. Greenspan, S. & Wieder, S. (1998) The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley . . . keep reading
Communication Skills in Individuals with Communication Disorders- References
A Random Collection of References Related to Communication for Individuals with Autism and Other Severe Communication Disorders Beukelman, D., & Miranda, P. (1998). Augmentative and alternative communication: Management of severe communication disorders in children and adults (2nd ed.) Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes Publishing Company. . . . keep reading
Behavior Challenges for Children with Autism- References
Special help for meeting behavior challenges when working with individuals with autism, Asperger's and other learning challenges Dunlap, G., & Fox, L. (1999). A demonstration of behavioral support for young children with autism. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 1, 77-87. Hodgdon, L. (1999). Solving behavior problems in autism. Troy, MI: QuirkRoberts Publishing. . . . keep reading
Autism/Asperger's References
Important readings for understanding Autism and Asperger Syndrome Attwood, T. (1998). Asperger's syndrome: a guide for parents and professionals. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Cohen, D.J. & Donnellan, A.M. (1987) Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. New York: John Wiley & Sons. . . . keep reading
Visual Strategies for Individuals with ASD- References (Page 2 of 2)
Writings & research about using Visual Strategies for individuals with autism or other learning challenges Krantz, P.J., MacDuff, M.T., & McClannahan, L.E. (1993). Programming participation in family activities for children with autism: Parents' use of photographic activity schedules. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 26, 137-138. MacDuff, G.S., Krantz, P.J., & McClannahan, L.E. (1993). Teaching children with autism to use photographic activity schedules: Maintenance and generalization of complex response chains. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 26, 89-97. . . . keep reading
Social Skills for Children with ASD- References (Page 2 of 2)
Helpful resources for addressing the social skills learning of individuals with autism and Asperger Syndrome Nowicki Jr., S. & Duke, M. (1992). Helping the child who doesn't fit in. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishers. Quill, K.A. (2000). Do-watch-listen-say: social and communication intervention for children with autism. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing. . . . keep reading
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