Positively Autism


Special Interests
Volume 3, Issue 3 ~ March/April 2008


Current Autism Research
Research on Special Interests and Autism


About the "Current Autism Research" feature:
"Current Autism Research" lists articles about autism that have been recently published. To read these articles, subscriptions to the journals in which they are published can be purchased. However, this can become expensive, and another way to obtain these articles is through local college and university libraries. Many of these libraries contain a section entitled, "Periodicals," or something similar, and the journals may be found there in alphabetical order. Often, copies can be made, or you can simply read the journal at the library and take notes. This is a great way for parents, teachers, families, and others to stay current on trends in autism research, and may help you discover new strategies for home, school, or community goals.

Note: A listing of research here does not imply an endorsement of the methods or procedures by Positively Autism. Please thoroughly research any program or method that you are considering, obtaining any necessary help from professionals familiar with your situation.

Title: "From Tarantulas to Toilet Brushes: Understanding the Special Interest Areas of Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome"

Author(s): M. Winter-Messiers

Journal: Remedial and Special Education

Issue: 2007 (Volume 28, Issue 3)


Title: "How Far Can Brian Ride the Daylight 4449 Express? A Strength-Based Model of Asperger Syndrome Based on Special Interest Areas "

Author(s): Mary Ann Winter-Messiers, Cynthia M. Herr, Casey E. Wood, Amy P. Brooks, Mary Anne M. Gates, Tasker L. Houston, and Kelly I. Tingstad

Journal: Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

Issue: 2007 (Volume 22, Issue 2)


Title: "Dinosaurs 24/7: Understanding The Special Interests of Children with Asperger's Syndrome - Part 1"

Author(s): Mary Ann Winter-Messiers and Cynthia M. Herr

Journal: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

Link: http://www.iancommunity.org/cs/about_asds/the_special_interests_of_children_with_aspergers


Title: "Circumscribed Interests in Higher Functioning Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Exploratory Study"

Author(s): Judith Danovitch, Amanda Merz, and Fred Volkmar

Journal: Research & Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities

Issue: Summer 2007 (Volume 32, Issue 2)


Title: "Using the Power Card Strategy to Teach Sportsmanship Skills to a Child with Autism"

Author(s): Katharine Keeling, Brenda Smith Myles, Elisa Gagnon, and Richard L. Simpson

Journal: Focus on Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities

Issue: Summer 2003 (Volume 18, Issue 2)


Title: "Using Objects of Obsession as Token Reinforcers for Children with Autism"

Author(s): Marjorie H. Charlop-Christy and Linda K. Haymes

Journal: Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders

Issue: June 1998 (Volume 28, Issue 3)

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