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Using Family-Implemented Treatment to Decrease Repetitive Behaviors
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Repetitive behavior is a trademark characteristic of autism. This behavior can range from odd and harmless, such as hand flapping, to self-injurious and harmful. In Effects of a Family-Implemented Treatment ...


Imitation: A Key Developmental Milestone
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Imitation is an essential part of learning communication and social skills. Deficits in this important milestone often signal a developmental delay. Some individuals with autism, especially those with intellectual delays, ...


The Power of the Positive: A Study Examines the Importance of Attitude
agilmour

A 2010 journal article highlighted a research study that supports the underlying importance of manner and attitude by medical professionals. The study, “A Strength-Based Approach to Parent Education for Children ...


Increase Independence with Audio Tapes
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As every parent and teacher knows, independence is one key to success for all children, including those with autism. At Georgia State University, researchers examined the ...


Teaching Children with Autism How to Respond to the Lures of Strangers
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Teaching any child safety skills is essential; but it is especially important for those with disabilities. Unfortunately, people and children with disabilities are more vulnerable to abuse. While studies exist ...


A Closer Look at 2010 OAR-Funded Research: Expanding the Reach of Toddler Treatment in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Organization for Autism Research

Study: Expanding the Reach of Toddler Treatment in Autism Spectrum Disorder Amount of OAR Funding: $30,000.00 Researcher: Laurie A. Vismara, PhD, BCBA-D Purpose: The purpose of the proposed study is to demonstrate the ...


Using Scripts to Ask for Help at Work
Organization for Autism Research

Using Scripts to Ask for Help at Work Difficulties with employment for individuals with autism do not end with finding employment, maintaining employment is also a ...


A Closer Look at 2010 OAR-Funded Research
Organization for Autism Research

Study: Improving Emotion Recognition Skills in Children with ASD: A Test of a New Intervention Amount of OAR Funding: $29,999.00 Researcher: Karen Hobden, Ph.D., Research Associate and Core Program Coordinator, Developmental Disabilities ...


Learning Priorities: Do Parents Focus on Strengths or Deficits?
Organization for Autism Research

Do parents focus on areas of deficits or areas of strengths when prioritizing what their child needs to learn?  A recent study investigated the areas parents view as learning priorities ...


New OAR Funded Research: Emotion Recognition Skills
Organization for Autism Research

Study: Randomized Clinical Trial of Mind Reading and In Vivo Rehearsal for Children with HFASDs Researchers: Marcus Thomeer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor; Co-Director, Institute for Autism Research; Canisius College, Buffalo, NY...