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Pilot randomized controlled trial of a Functional Behavior Skills Training program for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who have significant early learning skill impairments and their families

Abstract

Many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) possess early learning skill deficits and, do not achieve significant cognitive and adaptive gains following intensive behavioral intervention. This pilot randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness of a Functional Behavior Skills Training (FBST) program in improving children's performance on functional skills and communication, mitigating children's problem behaviors, and …

Authors

Reitzel J; Summers J; Lorv B; Szatmari P; Zwaigenbaum L; Georgiades S; Duku E

Journal

Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Vol. 7, No. 11, pp. 1418–1432

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

November 2013

DOI

10.1016/j.rasd.2013.07.025

ISSN

1750-9467