| Literature DB >> 730662 |
F Frankel, B J Freeman, E Ritvo, R Pardo.
Abstract
Two groups of three autistic children, equated for chronological age but differing in IQ and performance MA, were observed for 20-minute sessions. Total duration of time subjects engaged in stereotyped behavior was recorded for each minute. During minutes 6--15, subjects were provided with either minimal or high environmental stimulation. High environmental stimulation was found to increase the mean duration of time the low-IQ group engaged in stereotyped behavior but to decrease the duration for the high-IQ group. The theoretical implications are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1978 PMID: 730662 DOI: 10.1007/bf01538044
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Autism Child Schizophr ISSN: 0021-9185