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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 6/2006

01-08-2006 | Original paper

Focused Stimulation for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Treatment Study

Auteurs: Bernard G. Grela, Kathryn S. McLaughlin

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 6/2006

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Abstract

This study explored the use of focused stimulation as an intervention technique for a three-year-old boy diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). His parents were trained to use focused stimulation to facilitate comprehension of what is x doing question forms. Responses to question probes were collected at both pre- and post-treatment intervals. At the beginning of the study, the child did not respond correctly to any of the target questions. Following intervention, the child made significant gains towards the target goal, but little change towards a control goal used for comparison. These findings provide preliminary support for the usefulness of focused stimulation as an intervention strategy for at least some children with ASD.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Focused Stimulation for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Treatment Study
Auteurs
Bernard G. Grela
Kathryn S. McLaughlin
Publicatiedatum
01-08-2006
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 6/2006
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0122-1

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