Research summaries for autism therapy: preschool

definition of preschool: School for children before kindergarten. In the United States preschool typically refers to children between the ages of three and five.
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The Use of Videotape Self-Monitoring to Facilitate Interactive Intervention in Speech-Language Therapy with Preschool Children with Autism, Summarized Jan 19, 2009

One of the ways that speech therapists learn to do speech therapy is by being observed and coached by a senior speech therapist. This study was designed to see if videotaping speech therapy sessions allows the therapist to provide self feedback and improve future therapy sessions. It was hoped that by watching the videotape, therapists would have time to reflect on their actions after the session was over.... Read more...

Treatment of Inattention, Overactivity, and Impulsiveness in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Summarized Jan 15, 2009

Methylphenidate, atomoxetine, certain atypical antipsychotics, and alpha-2 adrenergic antagonists appear to be the best drug therapy for children with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).... Studies suggest that psychostimulants such as methylphenidate and atomoxetine do not help preschool-aged children with autism and ADHD. Older children seem to respond better to psychostimulants whether or not they have autism.... Read more...

Comparison of PECS and the Use of VOCA: A Replication, Summarized Oct 3, 2008

Both picture exchange communication system (PECS) and voice output communication aids (VOCA) may have a role in helping nonverbal children to communicate.

This study was designed to compare PECS and VOCA with four preschool children with autism who were non-speaking. The children learned PECS quickly. VOCA was harder for the children to learn than PECS. One child was not able to learn to use the GoTalk VOCA system. Only one of the children showed signs of generalizing (in his case VOCA) to the home. The study showed that it is hard to know which system a child is most likely to learn and adopt. Read more...

Comparison of Simultaneous Prompting Procedure in 1:1 and Small Group Instruction to Teach Play Skills to Preschool Students with Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Developmental Disabilities, Summarized Sep 9, 2008

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) may be helpful in teaching play skills to children with autism.

This study was designed to see if simultaneous prompting would be useful in helping children with autism learn play skills. The study looked at small group therapy and one-on-one therapy. Children were observed for whether or not they acquired target pretend play behaviors. The study found no differences in the results between small group and one-on-one therapy sessions. The small group therapy sessions were harder to conduct, though, because of problem behaviors of many kids. Read more...

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Synonyms for preschool include: pre-K, pre-kindergarten, pre-school
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