Behavioral treatment of autistic persons: A review of research from 1980 to the present

Author(s): Benavidez, D. A., Compton, L. S., Paclawskyj, T., Baglio, C.

Journal/Book: Res Develop Disabil. 1996; 17: The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England OX5 1GB. Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd. 433-465.

Abstract: Studies evaluating behavioral treatment of autism from 1980 to the present were reviewed Studies included were published in journal articles and utilized behavioral methodology. A total of 251 studies were included in the review. Each study was analyzed for target behaviors and behavioral techniques implemented. Target behaviors were divided into categories, which included aberrant behaviors, social skills, language, daily living skills, and academic skills Behavioral techniques were classified as positive, negative, extinction, or combined Results were presented for each category Recent trends in the treatment literature were also reviewed and recommendations for future research were presented.

Note: Review Matson JL, Louisiana State Univ, Dept Psychol, Baton Rouge,LA 70803 USA

Keyword(s): MANAGEMENT TREATMENT PACKAGE; STIMULUS OVER-SELECTIVITY; HIGH-PROBABILITY REQUESTS; SOCIAL-INTERACTION SKILLS; SELF-INJURIOUS-BEHAVIOR; TIME-DELAY; STEREOTYPIC BEHAVIOR; SEVERE DISABILITIES; FUNCTIONAL-ANALYSIS; PSYCHOTIC CHILDREN

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