Raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be an overwhelming experience
for parents and families. The pervasive and severe deficits often present in children with …

Autism spectrum disorder is a construct used to describe individuals with a specific
combination of impairments in social communication and repetitive behaviours, highly …

Parents' active participation in the diagnostic and therapeutic process of children with
developmental disorders is considered by experts to be an important factor in the long-term …

This evidence base update examines the level of empirical support for interventions for
children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) younger than 5 years old. It focuses on …

Anxiety and poor stress management are common concerns in clinical samples of children
with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Anxiety may worsen during adolescence, as young …

Growth in autism research necessitates corresponding attention to autism research ethics,
including ethical and meaningful inclusion of diverse participants. This paper presents the …

Systematic research focused on develo** and improving strategies for the dissemination
and implementation of effective ASD services is essential. An innovative and promising area …

From leading authorities, this state-of-the-art manual presents the Early Start Denver Model
(ESDM), the first comprehensive, empirically tested intervention specifically designed for …

Background Results of small trials suggest that early interventions for social communication
are effective for the treatment of autism in children. We therefore investigated the efficacy of …

Social reciprocity deficits are a core feature of the autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This
review summarizes the state of research in group-based social skills training programs for …