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Pivotal Areas in Intervention for Autism

Koegel, Robert L., Koegel, Lynn Kern, McNerney, Erin K.·2001·Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology

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Discusses several core pivotal areas that appear to be influential in intervention for autism. Literature and outcome data are reviewed with respect to several core areas that appear to be particularly helpful in intervention for autism, including improving motivation, responsivity to multiple cues, self-management, and self-initiation of social interactions. A conceptual framework is described, and outcome data are reviewed suggesting that when children with autism are motivated to initiate complex social interactions, it may reverse a cycle of impairment, resulting in exceptionally favorable intervention outcomes for many children. Because the peripheral features of autism can be numerous and extensive, the concept of intervention for pivotal areas of functioning may be critical if children are to be habilitated in a time- and cost-efficient manner.

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Authors: Koegel, R. L., Koegel, L. K., & McNerney, E. K.
Affiliations: University of California, Santa Barbara (US)
ORCID: Koegel, Robert L.
Koegel, Lynn Kern
Venue: Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2001-02-01
Volume: 30
Issue: 1
Pages: 19-32
ISSN: 1537-4416 (ISSN-L)
1537-4424
DOI: 10.1207/s15374424jccp3001_4
OpenAlex: W2015957449
Cited by: 243
References: 150
Citations by year: 2026: 1 · 2025: 15 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 14 · 2020: 15 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 9 · 2017: 9 · 2016: 9 · 2015: 11 · 2014: 18 · 2013: 12 · 2012: 13
FWCI: 1.57
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders: National Institute of Mental Health (MH 28210)
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, autism intervention, motivation, self-management, social initiation, social interaction, intervention outcomes, conceptual framework
MeSH terms: Autistic Disorder, Child, Cues, Humans, Models, Psychological, Motivation, Physical Stimulation, Reinforcement, Psychology, Self Care, Social Behavior, Treatment Outcome

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