Study findings on autism are outlined in reports from University of Southern Mississippi
2007 NOV 19 -- According to recent research from the United States, "Transitioning between activities can pose difficulties when working with students with autism. Individuals with autism may resist transitions by exhibiting a host of problem behaviors such as aggression and tantrums." "Although scant, there is available research that provides sound recommendations for assessing and intervening for problem behaviors occurring during transition times. The present article presents a summary of the current transition literature, with a special emphasis on interventions for students with autism," wrote H.E. Sterlingturner and colleagues, University of Southern Mississippi. The researchers concluded: "Recommendations for the functional assessment and treatment evaluation of transitional difficulties are presented as well." Sterlingturner and colleagues published their study in Psychology in the Schools (Interventions addressing transition difficulties for individuals with autism. Psychology in the Schools, 2007;44(7):681-690). For additional information, contact H.E. Sterlingturner, University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Dr. 5025, Hattiesburg, MS 39406, USA. Publisher contact information for the journal Psychology in the Schools is: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 111 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA. Keywords: United States, Hattiesburg, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Neurology, University of Southern Mississippi. This article was prepared by Mental Health Weekly Digest editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Mental Health Weekly Digest via NewsRx.com.
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