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Intensive Behavioral Treatment at School for 4- to 7-Year-Old Children with Autism: A 1-Year Comparison Controlled Study

Eikeseth, Svein, Smith, Tristram, Jahr, Erik, Eldevik, Sigmund·2002·Behavior Modification

Abstract

This study was designed to evaluate 1 year of intensive treatment for 4- to 7-year-old children with autism. An independent clinician assigned children to either behavioral treatment (n = 13) or eclectic treatment (n = 12). Assignment was based on availability of personnel to supervise treatment and was not influenced by child characteristics or family preference.The two treatment groups received similar amounts of treatment (M = 28.52 hours per week at the child’s school). Children in the behavioral treatment group made significantly larger gains on standardized tests than did children in the eclectic treatment group. Results suggest that some 4- to 7-year-olds may make large gains with intensive behavioral treatment, that such treatment can be successfully implemented in school settings, and that specific aspects of behavioral treatment (not just its intensity) may account for favorable outcomes.

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Authors
Eikeseth, S., Smith, T., Jahr, E., & Eldevik, S.
Affiliations
  • Akershus College
  • University of Rochester (US)
  • Akershus University Hospital (NO)
Venue
Behavior Modification
Published
2002-01
Volume
26
Issue
1
Pages
49-68
ISSN
  • 0145-4455 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-4167
OpenAlex
W2168669138
Cited by
481
References
47
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.38
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Behavior Modification (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
Keywords
autism spectrum disorder, school-based intervention, early childhood, treatment intensity, standardized test performance, treatment outcomes, young children
MeSH terms
Autistic Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Norway, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Early Intervention, Educational

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