Background Much controversy exists regarding the clinical efficacy of behavioural and
developmental interventions for improving the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorders …

This now classic text remains a cornerstone of continuing efforts to develop inclusive peer
play programs for children on the autism spectrum. The second edition has been thoroughly …

OBJECTIVE: To review the effectiveness of applied behavior intervention (ABI) programs for
preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their cognitive, adaptive …

Intervention studies evaluating pivotal response treatment (PRT) were systematically
identified and analyzed. Forty-three studies were summarized in terms of (a) participant …

In some neuro‐developmental disorders, the combined effect of intellectual disability and
atypicalities of social cognition may put individuals at increased vulnerability in their social …

This paper presents a comprehensive synthesis of six meta-analyses of early intensive
behavioral interventions (EIBI) for young children with autism spectrum disorders published …

Louise Cummings provides a comprehensive introduction to speech and language therapy
which will give SLT students an excellent starting point for a wide range of communication …

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience difficulty with play, and a number
of different interventions have been developed and evaluated to address this deficit. This …

Purpose The ability to focus and sustain one's attention is critical for learning. Children with
autism demonstrate unusual characteristics of attention from infancy. It is reasonable to …

In this article, the author (a) examines the nature of play as it pertains to children with autism
spectrum disorder and (b) analyzes the theories surrounding play deficit explanations in this …