For this assignment, you will summarize and answer questions about a peer-reviewed empirical article (see below). Please let your instructor know if you any questions.

Review the following article:

Masse, J.J., McNeil, C.B., Wagner, S., & Quetsch, L.B. (2016). Examining the efficacy of parent-child interaction therapy with children on the autism spectrum. Journal of Child and Family Studies. 25. 2508-2525.

1.Identify the purpose of the study. Do not use direct quotes.

2.Which experimental design was used for this study?

3.Describe the participants in detail and discuss the appropriateness of each participant for the study. Do not use direct quotes.

4.What was the dependent variable(s) of the study?

5.What measures were used to collect data on the dependent variable? Was the data collection for the dependent variable reliable? Why or why not?

6.What was the independent variable(s) of the study?

7.Describe the research procedures in detail. Were clear descriptions provided? Is the study replicable based on the information provided? Do not use direct quotes.

8.Provide a summary of the results. Do not use direct quotes.

9.Discuss the generalizability of the intervention. Do not use direct quotes.

10.Discuss the implications of the study.

11.Discuss limitations of the study and future directions. Do not use direct quotes.

12.Discuss how a failure to consider the possibility of an escape function for non-compliance when implementing the PDI phase could result in an increase in the targeted inappropriate behavior, as opposed to the intended decrease.