The Role of Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions in Early Intervention for Autistic Toddlers: An Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions (NDBIs) have demonstrated initial promise in facilitating social communication development for autistic toddlers, but their highly structured protocols may be a barrier toward their use by early intervention (EI) providers who must individualize intervention according to family-centered principles. This study aimed to characterize the extent to which EI speech-language pathologists (SLPs) use NDBI strategies, and the range of skills and behaviors addressed during their EI sessions, to contextualize the role of NDBIs within the scope of needs of families with autistic children in EI.

Method

This observational study included 25 families with an autistic toddler and their EI SLP. One home-based session was recorded for

SUBMITTER: Lee J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10171846 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature