Journal article
The Effects of Community Preschool Characteristics on Developmental Outcomes for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Focus on autism and other developmental disabilities, v 38(4), pp 268-282
01 Dec 2023
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Abstract
This study examined factors associated with 9-month outcomes of 78 preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder ([ASD]; 66 males, mean age = 44.8 [7.0] months) receiving preschool special education services. Use of recommended intervention practices was observed in each student's primary educational setting: autism-only (n = 28), mixed-disability (n = 25), and regular early education (n = 25). Recommended practice use across setting types and developmental changes were compared using generalized estimating equations. Autism-only settings had the highest implementation of classroom structure, classroom environment, and curriculum and instruction. Regular early education had greater implementation of practices to support social and peer relationships. Supporting social and peer relationships was the largest predictor of gains, controlling for setting type; the association was greater for children with lower initial receptive language or developmental skills. These findings highlight the importance of supporting and promoting peer engagement in students with ASD across preschool placement types.
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- Title
- The Effects of Community Preschool Characteristics on Developmental Outcomes for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Creators
- Allison S. S. Nahmias - Stony Brook UniversitySamantha Crabbe - University of PennsylvaniaSteven C. C. Marcus - University of PennsylvaniaDavid S. S. Mandell - Philadelphia University
- Publication Details
- Focus on autism and other developmental disabilities, v 38(4), pp 268-282
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 15
- Grant note
- Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education; US Department of Education Autism Speaks grant McMorris Autism Foundation
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000886519100001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85142209777
- Other Identifier
- 991022168555904721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Education, Special
- Psychology, Developmental
- Rehabilitation