Research summaries for autism therapy: therapist

definition of therapist: Person trained to provide a certain therapy. For example, a child with autism who rarely speaks words would meet with a speech therapist.
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Islands of Loneliness: Exploring Social Interaction through the Autobiographies of Individuals with Autism, Summarized Nov 6, 2009

People with autism expressed loneliness and a desire for better social interactions when they wrote about themselves.

The authors of this article read seven books written by people with autism about themselves (autobiographies).... The article authors feel that therapists and parents should be aware that people with autism may have a strong desire to connect with others.

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Transition of Children with Autism from Intensive Behavioural Intervention Programs into the School System, Summarized Nov 5, 2009

Behavioral therapists and special education specialists have differing views about transitions from intensive therapy to the school setting.

Children with autism often get intensive behavioral intervention therapy (IBI) when very young. They then transition to a classroom with typically developing children. The authors asked IBI therapists and special education specialists about how to best transition children from therapy to school. The therapists have a stronger belief in preparing children for transition than the education specialists. Both groups agreed that transition coordinators, parents, and teachers should be involved in the transition process. They recommended that transition start 4 to 6 months before the child starts in the classroom.

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Helping Families Find the Best Evidence: CAM Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s Disorder, Summarized Oct 12, 2009

There are several resources on the Web that provide evidence-based autism therapy information, including resources for enrolling in clinical trials.

This article lists some places that parents can go online to find evidence-based therapy information. Sites include the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NIH Autism Research Network, The Cochrane Collaboration, and others. The list also includes resources for signing up to participate in clinical trials.

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Using Videoconferencing to Conduct Functional Analysis of Challenging Behavior and Develop Classroom Behavioral Support Plans for Students with Autism, Summarized Oct 9, 2009

Videotaping children with autism during school may help therapists understand the behaviors and make a therapy plan.

This case study involved two children (7 and 11 years old) with autism who were videotaped during school. The researchers used easily-obtained videoconferencing equipment (laptops with video cameras). Observers of the videos observed that these two children would have problem behaviors when they wanted to avoid school work and get attention. The therapists working with the children changed their behavior plan. The end result was fewer problem behaviors and better attention during school.

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Synonyms for therapist include: therapists
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