Evaluating Community Inclusion: A Novel Treatment Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Webb, Natalie J.
Richter, Anke
Caldreva, Ilene Allenger
Hickey-Strum, Deidre
Dwelle, Todd
Date
2015Metadata
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A state-funded, non-profit organization developed an innovative inclusion program for children
with Autism spectrum disorders and developmental delays, Including Special Kids, which offers
activities for children with developmental delays alongside typically developing children in
collaboration with well-established local youth programs. This case study examines the ISK
intervention program at the original community host sites to determine if the evidence supports
a measurable and demonstrable change in behaviors in a real-world setting that may lead to
increased quality of life and greater inclusion in the community. Using evidence-based data, we
measured the progress of 30 children over 6-24 months. Children participating in the program
showed average improvement in all but two function areas and improvement in all composite
scores. While these results do not prove program success, they offer an indication that the
program helps children learn skills and behaviors to successfully navigate and become part of
community-based, after-school recreational programs.
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