Evaluating Community Inclusion: A Novel Treatment Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
dc.contributor.author | Webb, Natalie J. | |
dc.contributor.author | Richter, Anke | |
dc.contributor.author | Caldreva, Ilene Allenger | |
dc.contributor.author | Hickey-Strum, Deidre | |
dc.contributor.author | Dwelle, Todd | |
dc.date | 2015 | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-07-27T18:22:53Z | |
dc.date.available | 2016-07-27T18:22:53Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2015 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Webb, N. J., I. A. Candreva, D. Hickey-Strum, A. Richter, and T. Dwelle. (2015). "Evaluating Community Inclusion: A Novel Treatment Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders," Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs, 2015, v. 1 no.2:pp. 118-135. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10945/49298 | |
dc.description.abstract | 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. | en_US |
dc.format.extent | 18 p. | en_US |
dc.rights | This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States. | en_US |
dc.title | Evaluating Community Inclusion: A Novel Treatment Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
dc.contributor.corporate | Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) | en_US |
dc.contributor.department | Operations Research (OR) | en_US |
dc.subject.author | autism spectrum disorders | en_US |
dc.subject.author | children with developmental delays | en_US |
dc.subject.author | inclusion program | en_US |
dc.subject.author | youth programs | en_US |
dc.subject.author | social skills in community settings | en_US |