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Susan Leekam

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• Research Article
  Imitating the Child with Autism: A Strategy for Early Intervention?
  Author(s): Jane Lidstone, Mirko Uljarević, Hilary Kanaris, Julie Mullis, Laura Fasoli and Susan Leekam Jane Lidstone, Mirko Uljarević, Hilary Kanaris, Julie Mullis, Laura Fasoli and Susan Leekam
  
  Research indicates that imitation is a promising strategy for early intervention with children who have autism. Using a single case design we studied the effectiveness of an established imitation-based intervention, Intensive Interaction, for two 3-year-olds with autism. Outcome measures were the propensity to give social attention during imitation sessions and during free play with a researcher. Social attention did not increase over the course of the intervention phase for either child or during free play with the researcher. Thus, there was no evidence of intervention effectiveness. .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7890.1000124

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