Response to early intervention programs in autism is variable. However, the factors
associated with positive versus poor treatment outcomes remain unknown. Hence the issue …

By definition, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that
emerges during early childhood. It is during this time that infants and toddlers transition from …

OBJECTIVE: To describe current social functioning in a clinical sample of 60 adults with
autism (mean age= 44 years) who were all of average nonverbal IQ (70+) when first …

Objective We prospectively examined evidence for the sustained effects of early intervention
based on a follow-up study of 39 children with ASD who began participation in a …

The objectives of our study were to (a) report how many children met an autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) surveillance definition but had no clinical diagnosis of ASD in health or …

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters
(PLAY) Project Home Consultation model, in combination with usual community services …

A recent study documented the efficacy of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) delivered in
a 1: 1 fashion. In the current study we investigated the effectiveness and feasibility of the …

Aim Outdoor adventure programmes aim to improve interpersonal relationships using
adventurous activities. The current study examined the effectiveness of an outdoor …

In order to develop deeper and better understandings of what constitutes effective
educational practices, and to bridge the gap between research and practice, there is a need …

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterised by significant impairment in
social communication and the presence of restrictive and repetitive behaviour or interest …