Evaluation and Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

• By: Cynthia Martin, PsyD Bethany Vibert, PsyD So Hyun Kim, PhD Weill Cornell Medical College
• January 1st, 2018
• assessment, evaluation, language, repetitive behavior, restricted behavior, social communication, social interaction, winter 2018 issue
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a generally life-long neurodevelomental disorder characterized by impairments in social communication and social interaction and the presence of restricted and repetitive behavior. There is significant heterogeneity among individuals with ASD, and symptoms of ASD...

Evidence-Based Practice for Very Young Children with Autism: Delivering Family-Centered Services within a Community Programs

• By: Jamie Winter, PhD, BCBA-D Cynthia Martin, PsyD Catherine Lord, PhD Weill Cornell Medical College
• July 1st, 2016
• ABA, science, treatment, young child
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Evidence from randomized controlled trials supports the efficacy of naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBIs; Schreibman et al., 2015) for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM; Rogers & Dawson, 2010) and Early Social...

The Role of Novel Research Technologies in Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Rebecca M. Jones, PhD, MPhil Weill Cornell Medical College
• January 1st, 2016
• mobile device, research, smartphone, technology, wearable technology
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Mobile devices are woven into the fabric of our typical day. Portable technologies such as the iPhone, iPad and wearable activity trackers like Fitbit have significantly transformed not only how we communicate but also enable us to collect an enormous amount of health relevant data and information...