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Internet Survey of Treatments Used by Parents of Children with Autism
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Green, VA and Pituch, KA and Itchon, J and Choi, A and O'Reilly, M and Sigafoos, J, Internet Survey of Treatments Used by Parents of Children with Autism, Research in Developmental Disabilities, 27, (1) pp. 70-84. ISSN 0891-4222 (2006) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2004.12.002
Abstract
We developed an Internet survey to identify treatments used by parents of children with autism. The survey listed 111 treatments and was distributed via colleagues and through chapters of the Autism Society of America and Autism Organizations Worldwide. A total of 552 parents submitted usable returns during the 3-month survey period. On average the parents reported using seven different treatments. The number of treatments used varied as a function of the child's age and type/severity of disability within the autism spectrum. Speech therapy was the most commonly reported intervention, followed by visual schedules, sensory integration, and applied behavior analysis. In addition, 52% of parents were currently using at least one medication to treat their child, 27% were implementing special diets, and 43% were using vitamin supplements. Because parents were using a large number of treatments, many of which lack empirical support, future research should focus on understanding the decision-making processes that underlie treatment selection by parents of children with autism. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Specialist studies in education |
Research Field: | Special education and disability |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
Objective Field: | Inclusive education |
UTAS Author: | Green, VA (Dr Vanessa Green) |
ID Code: | 39146 |
Year Published: | 2006 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 331 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2007-10-11 |
Last Modified: | 2007-10-11 |
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