Autism Spectrum Disorders

New mental disorder in children research from University of Nevada described

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"An ABAB design was used for two participants, while an ABACBC was used for the third. Social Stories increased appropriate behavior and decreased inappropriate behavior for two participants. The addition of verbal prompts (condition C) was necessary to increase appropriate behavior for the third participant. Maintenance probes were conducted to assess whether stories became imbedded in classroom routines," wrote S. Crozier and colleagues, University of Nevada.

The researchers concluded: "Results are discussed in relation to applications, study limitations, and areas for future research."

Crozier and colleagues published their study in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (Effects of social stories on prosocial behavior of preschool children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2007;37(9):1803-14).

For additional information, contact S. Crozier, University of Nevada, Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Las Vegas, NV 89154 USA..

The publisher's contact information for the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders is: Kluwer Academic, Plenum Publ, 233 Spring St., New York, NY 10013, USA.

Keywords: United States, Las Vegas, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Developmental Disorders, Mental Disorder, Neurology.

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