LEAP and Autism Ranking:

Studies and Trials

This section provides details of scientific studies into the effectiveness of LEAP for autistic people which have been published in English-language, peer-reviewed journals. You may be able to find more studies on LEAP in our publications database.

If you know of any other studies we should include in this section or in our publications database please email info@researchautism.net with the details.

If you know of any other publications we should list on this page please email info@informationautism.org

Please note that we are unable to supply publications unless we are listed as the publisher. However, if you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain them from your local public library, your college library or direct from the publisher.

Related Studies and Trials

Boyd B. A. et al. (2014) Comparative efficacy of LEAP, TEACCH and non-model- specific special education programs for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 44 Read Abstract (New Window)
Hoyson M., Jamieson B., Strain P. S. (1984) Individualized group instruction of normally developing and autistic-like children: The LEAP curriculum model. Journal of the Division for Early Childhood. 8(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
Kohler F. W. (1990) Promoting positive and supportive interactions between preschoolers: An analysis of group-oriented contingencies. Journal of Early Intervention. 14(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
Strain P. S., Hoyson M. (2000) The need for longitudinal, intensive social skill intervention: LEAP follow-up outcomes for children with autism as a case-in-point. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. 20(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
Strain P. S., Bovey E. H. (2011) Randomized, controlled trial of the LEAP Model of early intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. 31(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
Strain P. S., Hoyson M., Jamieson B. (1985) Normally developing preschoolers as intervention agents for autistic-like children: Effects on class deportment and social interaction. Journal of Early Intervention. 9 Read Abstract (New Window)

Updated: 16 Jun 2022
Last Review: 01 Sep 2017
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