Effective behavioural strategies for the defining characteristics of autism

Journal/Book: Behav Change. 1997; 14: 32 Jeays St, Bowen Hills Qld 4006, Australia. Australian Acad Press. 139-154.

Abstract: The following review paper describes the outcomes of data-based behavioural intervention strategies for the defining characteristics of autistic disorder as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV; American Psychiatric Association, 1994). The results of relevant evaluations of behaviour analytic procedures are reviewed for each of the four potential areas of difficulty under each of the main criteria for autistic disorder, which are: (a) impairment in social interaction, (b) impairment in communication, and (c) restrictive, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behaviour, interests, and activities (DSM-IV). The current areas of research activity as well as those domains that have received comparatively little attention by behavioural researchers are identified, and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Note: Review Hall LJ, Deakin Univ, Sch Studies Disabil, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Vic 3125, AUSTRALIA

Keyword(s): PHOTOGRAPHIC ACTIVITY SCHEDULES; SOCIAL-INTERACTION SKILLS; TEACHING-CHILDREN; SELF-STIMULATION; YOUNG-CHILDREN; STEREOTYPED BEHAVIOR; TYPICAL PRESCHOOLERS; AFFECTION ACTIVITIES; SOCIODRAMATIC PLAY; SPONTANEOUS SPEECH

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