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Chen YL. Implementation of a Peer-Mediated Intervention to Teach Behavioral Expectations for Two Students on Autism Spectrum and a Student with ADHD in an Inclusive Elementary Classroom in Taiwan. J Autism Dev Disord 2024; 54:852-870. [PMID: 36586049 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-022-05873-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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One of the characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum is the restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, or activities which have been considered the result of a direct deficit in self-regulation skills. Peer-mediated intervention (PMI) is one of the ways to support young children on the autism spectrum for following school routines independently. PMI is an evidence-based practice based on behavioral principles to train typical peers to help with students on the autism spectrum. By using PMI, students on the autism spectrum can have more interaction opportunities with typical peers. Students on the autism spectrum can become less dependent on adult support to complete the expectations independently or with peers' support. The aim of this study is to use PMI to support students with autism and ADHD aged 7-8 in a regular classroom to complete the behavioral expectations in Taiwan. This study used a multiple probe design across three participants to determine the effects of the intervention. The researchers trained seven typically developing peers on how to prompt and reinforce the target children. This study took both peers and target children's data. The data shows a positive result for target children to follow the expectations independently and most peer models can prompt and reinforce the target children after being trained. Our study has extended the effectiveness and usage of PMI in teaching behavioral expectations in Taiwan.
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- Yu-Ling Chen
- Department of Educational Studies, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Elbeltagi R, Al-Beltagi M, Saeed NK, Alhawamdeh R. Play therapy in children with autism: Its role, implications, and limitations. World J Clin Pediatr 2023; 12:1-22. [PMID: 36685315 PMCID: PMC9850869 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v12.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Play is a pleasurable physical or mental activity that enhances the child’s skills involving negotiation abilities, problem-solving, manual dexterity, sharing, decision-making, and working in a group. Play affects all the brain's areas, structures, and functions. Children with autism have adaptive behavior, adaptive response, and social interaction limitations. This review explores the different applications of play therapy in helping children with autism disorder. Play is usually significantly impaired in children with autism. Play therapy is mainly intended to help children to honor their unique mental abilities and developmental levels. The main aim of play therapy is to prevent or solve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal child-healthy growth and development. Play therapy helps children with autism to engage in play activities of their interest and choice to express themselves in the most comfortable ways. It changes their way of self-expression from unwanted behaviors to more non-injurious expressive behavior using toys or activities of their choice as their words. Play therapy also helps those children to experience feeling out various interaction styles. Every child with autism is unique and responds differently. Therefore, different types of intervention, like play therapy, could fit the differences in children with autism. Proper evaluation of the child is mandatory to evaluate which type fits the child more than the others. This narrative review revised the different types of play therapy that could fit children with autism in an evidence-based way. Despite weak evidence, play therapy still has potential benefits for patients and their families.
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- Reem Elbeltagi
- Department of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain, Busaiteen 15503, Bahrain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
- Department of Pediatrics, University Medical Center, King Abdulla Medical City, Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group, Manama 26671, Bahrain
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- Pathology Department, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama 12, Bahrain
- Pathology Department, Irish Royal College of Surgeon, Bahrain, Busaiteen 15503, Bahrain
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- Pediatrics Research and Development Department, Genomics Creativity and Play Center, Manama 0000, Bahrain
- School of Continuing Education, Masters in Psychology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
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Briet G, Le Maner-Idrissi G, Seveno T, Le Marec O, Le Sourn-Bissaoui S. Peer mediation in play settings for minimally verbal students with autism Spectrum disorder. AUTISM & DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS 2023; 8:23969415231204837. [PMID: 37869262 PMCID: PMC10588431 DOI: 10.1177/23969415231204837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Background and aims Peer-mediated interventions (PMIs) are effective strategies to foster socialization of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in natural settings. However, research examining the efficacy of peer mediation for students with ASD who have the greatest cognitive and language impairments remains limited. Additionally, previous studies essentially targeted communicative abilities of participants. To address this gap, the present study evaluated the effects of a play-based PMI on three socio-communicative skills (play, social engagement and imitation) of minimally verbal students with ASD who also have a comorbidity of intellectual disability (ID). Methods Seven children with ASD attending ordinary school settings and 14 typically developing (TD) preschoolers participated. Seven single-sex groups were formed, and children played together during two 30 min weekly sessions. TD children were trained according to the principles of the integrated play group model. We used a multiple-baseline design across participants to measure the effects of the intervention on play skills, social engagement and motor imitation of students with ASD. Results Outcomes revealed an intervention effect for most of the participants, despite some variations across children. After the peer training, four children increased their duration of functional/symbolic play, six children improved their duration of interactive play and five children increased their rates of motor imitation. Concerning maintenance gains, inter-individual differences are also important. Conclusions and implications These findings suggest that a play-based PMI may be a feasible option for targeting inclusive education and improving socio-communicative skills of some minimally verbal students with ASD who also have an ID. However, variations across children invite further research to clarify how individual factors can moderate the effects of PMIs in children with ASD who are the most impaired.
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- Gaëtan Briet
- University of NIMES, APSY-V, F-30021, Nîmes Cedex 1, France
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- LP3C (Laboratoire de Psychologie, Cognition, Comportement, Communication), Université Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Guillaume Regnier, Rennes, France
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- LP3C (Laboratoire de Psychologie, Cognition, Comportement, Communication), Université Rennes, Rennes, France
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A Systematic Review of Play-Based Interventions Targeting the Social Communication Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Educational Contexts. REVIEW JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40489-021-00286-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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AbstractChildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience social communication difficulties which can be compounded by increased social demands and expectations of the school environment. Play offers a unique context for social communication development in educational settings. This systematic review aimed to synthesize play-based interventions for the social communication skills of children with ASD in educational contexts and identified nine studies. Overall, studies in this review provided a promising evidence base for supporting social communication skills through play in education for children with ASD. The review also highlighted gaps in research on play-based interventions for the social communication skills of children with ASD within naturalistic educational settings.
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Mcgowan JJ, Mcgregor I, Leplatre G. Evaluation of the Use of Real-time 3D Graphics to Augment Therapeutic Music Sessions for Young People on the Autism Spectrum. ACM TRANSACTIONS ON ACCESSIBLE COMPUTING 2021. [DOI: 10.1145/3445032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The present research evaluates the effectiveness of CymaSense, a real-time 3D visualisation application developed by the authors, as a means of improving the communicative behaviours of autistic participants through the addition of a visual modality within therapeutic music sessions. Autism spectrum condition (ASC) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect people in a number of ways, commonly through difficulties in communication. A multi-sensory approach within music sessions encourages people with ASC to engage more with the act of creating music, and with the therapists, increasing their level of communication and social interaction beyond the sessions.
This article presents a study evaluating the use of CymaSense within a series of therapeutic music sessions, and a follow-up series of semi-structured interviews. Eight adults with ASC participated in 12 sessions using a single case experimental design approach over a total period of 19 weeks. Using qualitative and quantitative data, the results show an increase in communicative behaviour, for both verbal and non-verbal participants, resulting from the use of CymaSense. Qualitative feedback from interviews provided insight into the factors that contribute to the successful use of the application, as well as aspects that could be improved.
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Effects of Joint Video Modeling on Unscripted Play Behavior of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord 2018; 49:236-247. [DOI: 10.1007/s10803-018-3719-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fabrizi SE, Ito MA, Winston K. Effect of Occupational Therapy–Led Playgroups in Early Intervention on Child Playfulness and Caregiver Responsiveness: A Repeated-Measures Design. Am J Occup Ther 2016; 70:700220020p1-9. [DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2016.017012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE. This study's objective was to investigate the effects of a community playgroup on the playfulness of children with special needs ages 15 mo to 3 yr and the responsiveness of their caregivers.
METHOD. Using a pretest–posttest, repeated-measures design, we evaluated 8 child–caregiver dyads participating in an 8-wk occupational therapist–led community playgroup recruited from a purposive sample enrolled in early intervention. Video recordings from four time points over 4 mo were used to determine playfulness (Test of Playfulness) of the child and the responsiveness of the caregiver.
RESULTS. Blinded raters assessed playfulness and responsiveness outcomes. A repeated-measures analysis of variance demonstrated that participation in the playgroup significantly increased child playfulness (ηp2 = .89, p < .01). Analysis did not detect a change in caregiver responsiveness.
CONCLUSION. The results of this study have implications for the use of playgroups in comprehensive occupational therapy practice in early intervention.
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- Sarah E. Fabrizi
- Sarah E. Fabrizi, PhD, is Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers. At the time of the study, she was Doctoral Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL;
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- Max A. Ito, PhD, is Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy, College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Kristin Winston, PhD, is PhD Program Director and Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy, College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Wolfberg P, DeWitt M, Young GS, Nguyen T. Integrated play groups: promoting symbolic play and social engagement with typical peers in children with ASD across settings. J Autism Dev Disord 2015; 45:830-45. [PMID: 25231289 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-014-2245-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) face pervasive challenges in symbolic and social play development. The Integrated Play Groups (IPG) model provides intensive guidance for children with ASD to participate with typical peers in mutually engaging experiences in natural settings. This study examined the effects of a 12-week IPG intervention on the symbolic and social play of 48 children with ASD using a repeated measures design. The findings revealed significant gains in symbolic and social play that generalized to unsupported play with unfamiliar peers. Consistent with prior studies, the outcomes provide robust and compelling evidence that further validate the efficacy of the IPG model. Theoretical and practical implications for maximizing children's developmental potential and social inclusion in play are discussed.
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- Pamela Wolfberg
- Autism Spectrum Studies, Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94122, USA,
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Corbett BA, Qualls LR, Valencia B, Fecteau SM, Swain DM. Peer-mediated theatrical engagement for improving reciprocal social interaction in autism spectrum disorder. Front Pediatr 2014; 2:110. [PMID: 25346926 PMCID: PMC4193263 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2014.00110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2014] [Accepted: 09/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The hallmark characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is poor reciprocal social communication. Interventions designed to improve this core deficit are critically needed. Social skills interventions such as direct training, peer mediation, and video modeling have contributed to improvements in various social skills in children with ASD. This paper reviews existing social competence interventions available for children with ASD while highlighting hypothesized critical components for advancing, maintaining, and generalizing skills, which include (1) peer mediation, (2) active learning, and (3) implementation in supportive, natural contexts. As a framework for these approaches, this conceptual paper describes SENSE Theatre, a novel intervention that combines trained peers that facilitate the performance-based theatrical treatment delivered in a supportive, community-based environment. A review of previous research shows early feasibility, setting the stage for more rigorous studies to aid in developing a standardized intervention package.
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- Blythe A Corbett
- Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University , Nashville, TN , USA ; Vanderbilt Kennedy Center , Nashville, TN , USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University , Nashville, TN , USA ; Vanderbilt Kennedy Center , Nashville, TN , USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University , Nashville, TN , USA ; Vanderbilt Kennedy Center , Nashville, TN , USA
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- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , Blacksburg, VA , USA
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Sanini C, Sifuentes M, Bosa CA. Competência social e autismo: o papel do contexto da brincadeira com pares. PSICOLOGIA: TEORIA E PESQUISA 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-37722013000100012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Observa-se o esforço dos pesquisadores em delinear e avaliar intervenções para facilitar o desenvolvimento da interação social em crianças com autismo e seus pares, em situações de inclusão escolar. Entre os resultados controversos dos estudos estão os que se referem ao papel do contexto das brincadeiras, isto é, se livre ou dirigida, na promoção da competência social dessas crianças. O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar criticamente a literatura sobre o tema, buscando-se evidências sobre que tipo de contexto de brincadeira tende a promover as interações entre pares, examinando-se as questões metodológicas que cercam esse debate. A conclusão foi de que ambos os contextos promovem o desenvolvimento da competência social, mas o livre tende a ser mais duradouro e espontâneo.
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Camargo SPH, Bosa CA. Competência social, inclusão escolar e autismo: um estudo de caso comparativo. PSICOLOGIA: TEORIA E PESQUISA 2012. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-37722012000300007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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A presente pesquisa analisou o perfil de competência social (CS) de uma criança pré-escolar com autismo, na escola comum comparado a uma criança com desenvolvimento típico e investigou a influência do ambiente escolar (sala de aula ou pátio) no perfil de CS de ambas. As interações sociais com seus pares foram filmadas, na escola, e a codificação dos vídeos foi realizada por um avaliador independente. Utilizou-se como instrumento a versão adaptada da Escala Q-sort de CS. Os resultados demonstraram que enquanto o perfil de competência social da criança com desenvolvimento típico pouco variou entre os contextos, a criança com autismo demonstrou maior frequência de comportamentos de cooperação e asserção social e menor frequência de agressão e desorganização do self, no pátio.
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Stagnitti K, O'Connor C, Sheppard L. Impact of the Learn to Play program on play, social competence and language for children aged 5-8 years who attend a specialist school. Aust Occup Ther J 2012; 59:302-11. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2012.01018.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Karen Stagnitti
- School of Health and Social Development; Deakin University; Deakin; Victoria; Australia
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- School of Health and Social Development; Deakin University; Deakin; Victoria; Australia
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Pepin G, Stagnitti K. Come play with me: an argument to link autism spectrum disorders and anorexia nervosa through early childhood pretend play. Eat Disord 2012; 20:254-9. [PMID: 22519903 DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2012.668488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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This article builds on the argument of a link between behaviours observed in persons with autism spectrum disorders and persons with anorexia nervosa. In describing these behaviours, a link is made between deficits in social cognition, lack of flexible and creative thinking, theory of mind, and deficits in early pretend play ability. Early pretend play ability is a strong avenue to the development and strengthening of social cognition, problem solving, language, logical sequential thought, and understanding social situations. Currently, there is no literature on the pretend play ability of persons who develop anorexia nervosa. This article argues for research into this area which may potentially contribute to developments in new intervention strategies for these persons.
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- Genevieve Pepin
- School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia.
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Yang M, Perry K, Weber MD, Katz AM, Crawley JN. Social peers rescue autism-relevant sociability deficits in adolescent mice. Autism Res 2010; 4:17-27. [PMID: 20928844 DOI: 10.1002/aur.163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2010] [Accepted: 08/13/2010] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Behavioral therapies are currently the most effective interventions for treating the diagnostic symptoms of autism. We employed a mouse model of autism to evaluate components of behavioral interventions that improve sociability in mice. BTBR T+tf/J (BTBR) is an inbred mouse strain that exhibits prominent behavioral phenotypes with face validity to all three diagnostic symptom categories of autism, including robust and well-replicated deficits in social approach and reciprocal social interactions. To investigate the role of peer interactions in the development of sociability, BTBR juvenile mice were reared in the same home cage with juvenile mice of a highly social inbred strain, C57BL/6J (B6). Subject mice were tested as young adults for sociability and repetitive behaviors. B6 controls reared with B6 showed their strain-typical high sociability. BTBR controls reared with BTBR showed their strain-typical lack of sociability. In contrast, BTBR reared with B6 as juveniles showed significant sociability as young adults. A 20-day intervention was as effective as a 40-day intervention for improving social approach behavior. High levels of repetitive self-grooming in BTBR were not rescued by peer-rearing with B6, indicating specificity of the intervention to the social domain. These results from a robust mouse model of autism support the interpretation that social enrichment with juvenile peers is a beneficial intervention for improving adult outcome in the social domain. This novel paradigm may prove useful for discovering factors that are essential for effective behavioral treatments, and biological mechanisms underlying effective behavioral interventions.
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- Mu Yang
- Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-3730, USA.
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Sansosti FJ. Teaching social skills to children with autism spectrum disorders using tiers of support: A guide for school-based professionals. PSYCHOLOGY IN THE SCHOOLS 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/pits.20469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Fiaes CS, Bichara ID. Brincadeiras de faz-de-conta em crianças autistas: limites e possibilidades numa perspectiva evolucionista. ESTUDOS DE PSICOLOGIA (NATAL) 2009. [DOI: 10.1590/s1413-294x2009000300007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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A constatação da presença universal da brincadeira na infância sugere que tal comportamento deva ter grande valor adaptativo para a espécie. Apesar de universal, a brincadeira sofre interferência do estado desenvolvimental do indivíduo. Crianças com autismo, por exemplo, apresentam dificuldades no brincar, o que nos leva a questionamentos sobre a natureza da sua brincadeira simbólica, se todo faz-de-conta necessariamente inclui teoria da mente e porque um fenômeno considerado universal surge de modo tão atípico no autismo. O artigo discute essas questões à luz da psicologia evolucionista, ilustrando relatos de brincadeiras espontâneas de crianças autistas coletados em instituições educacionais na cidade de Salvador (BA). Os resultados sugerem que os episódios de faz-de-conta envolvem freqüentemente a presença de objetos como apoio para o desenvolvimento da brincadeira. Tal fato está em acordo com a descrição de alguns autores sobre o desenvolvimento do faz-de-conta, com seu início mais sustentado por objetos e independente de metarepresentação.
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Ganz JB, Flores MM. Supporting the Play of Preschoolers With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Implementation of Visual Scripts. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1177/1096250609351795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Camargo SPH, Bosa CA. Competência social, inclusão escolar e autismo: revisão crítica da literatura. PSICOLOGIA & SOCIEDADE 2009. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-71822009000100008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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O autismo se caracteriza pela presença de um desenvolvimento acentuadamente atípico na interação social e comunicação, assim como pelo repertório marcadamente restrito de atividades e interesses. Estas características podem levar a um isolamento contínuo da criança e sua família. Entretanto, acredita-se que a inclusão escolar pode proporcionar a essas crianças oportunidades de convivência com outras da mesma faixa etária, constituindo-se num espaço de aprendizagem e de desenvolvimento da competência social. O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar criticamente a literatura a respeito do conceito de competência social e dos estudos atualmente existentes na área de autismo e inclusão escolar. Identificaram-se poucos estudos sobre este tema, os quais apresentam limitações metodológicas. Este panorama aponta para a necessidade de investigações que demonstrem as potencialidades interativas de crianças com autismo e a possibilidade de sua inclusão no ensino comum, desde a educação infantil.
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Effects of the use of visual strategies in play groups for children with autism spectrum disorders and their peers. J Autism Dev Disord 2008; 38:926-40. [PMID: 17932735 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-007-0463-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2006] [Accepted: 09/18/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of visual strategies with preschool children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their peers during play group sessions. A changing-criterion design was implemented with three preschool-aged children with ASD while they participated in play groups with four typically-developing peers. Results indicated improvements in the use of script phrases, context-related comments, and intervals in which speech occurred for all three participants. Results regarding unscripted phrases, responses, and use of prompts were variable and are discussed.
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Bass JD, Mulick JA. Social play skill enhancement of children with autism using peers and siblings as therapists. PSYCHOLOGY IN THE SCHOOLS 2007. [DOI: 10.1002/pits.20261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Gena A. The effects of prompting and social reinforcement on establishing social interactions with peers during the inclusion of four children with autism in preschool. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/00207590500492658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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