How Far Can Brian Ride the Daylight 4449 Express?: A Strength-Based Model of Asperger Syndrome Based on Special Interest Areas.
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| Title: | How Far Can Brian Ride the Daylight 4449 Express?: A Strength-Based Model of Asperger Syndrome Based on Special Interest Areas. |
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| Authors: | Winter-Messiers, Mary Ann, Herr, Cynthia M., Wood, Casey E., Brooks, Amy P., Gates, Mary Anne M., Houston, Tasker L., Tingstad, Kelly I. |
| Source: | Focus on Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities. Summer2007, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p67-79. 13p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Asperger's syndrome, Developmental disabilities, Research teams, Research institutes, Autism, Syndromes, Medical education, Education |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| Abstract: | This article presents one of the principal theories to emerge from a larger exploratory study. The research team conducted interviews about special interests with 23 participants with Asperger syndrome (AS), ages 7 to 21, who were eligible for services under autism and enrolled in an extended school year program. The authors also obtained written surveys from 18 parents. A strong positive relationship was found between engagement in special interest areas and individual strengths in areas typically seen as AS deficits, including communication, social, emotional, sensory, fine-motor, executive function, and academic skills. A review of the strength-based model of AS and special interests is followed by practical ideas for effectively incorporating special interest areas into school, home, and community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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