Comparison of behavioural and natural play interventions for young children with autism
By: Bernard-Opitz, Vera.
Series: Autism 8 (3) 2004: 319-333.Publisher: 2004Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): AUTISM | PLAY | INTERVENTION | BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION | COMPARATIVE STUDIESSummary: Reports the results of a study comparing traditional behavioural approaches and natural play interventions for young children with autism. Found that both groups showed positive gains in compliance, attending, play and communication with therapists and parents. Suggests that behavioural and play approaches affect behaviour in different ways and that autistic symptomatology of young children may be amenable to treatment.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Reports the results of a study comparing traditional behavioural approaches and natural play interventions for young children with autism. Found that both groups showed positive gains in compliance, attending, play and communication with therapists and parents. Suggests that behavioural and play approaches affect behaviour in different ways and that autistic symptomatology of young children may be amenable to treatment.
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