Abstract
This study was a follow-up of a group of 29 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders at age 2 who attended an inclusive toddler program until age 3. Children ranged in age from 4 to 12 years at the time of the parent survey and follow-up testing.The majority of children were placed in a special education (noninclusive) preschool class, but among the children who were in elementary school at the time of follow-up, 63% were in general education classroom placement. Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders remained stable, socialization skills remained a weakness, and child-related parental stress remained high despite average cognitive and language skills in the majority of children. Social skill development and support remained a service need.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 245-253 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 28 2010 |
Keywords
- autism spectrum disorders
- early intervention
- longitudinal
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Applied Psychology