Abstract
This paper examines current evidence for the effectiveness of early intensive behavioral interventions and other comprehensive preschool, behaviorally and/or developmentally based programs for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Data are based on recently published systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Individual differences in response to treatment and current evidence on predictors of outcome are examined. The limited research findings available on the long-term outcomes (>4 years after the start of treatment) of young children with ASD who received such interventions are also summarized. Finally, this review discusses challenges in the implementation of evidence-based early comprehensive interventions for ASD and highlights future priorities in this field.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 543-570 |
Number of pages | 28 |
Journal | Neuropsychiatry |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |