The earlier the better: An RCT of treatment timing effects for toddlers on the autism spectrum.

ABSTRACT:

Lay abstract

Behavioral interventions that incorporate naturalistic, developmental strategies have been shown to improve outcomes for young children who receive an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Although there is broad consensus that children on the spectrum should begin supports as soon as possible, the empirical evidence for this is relatively limited and little is known about the optimal age to start autism-specific interventions. Our team conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the effects of starting intervention at different ages, using the Early Social Interaction (ESI) model, a parent-implemented intervention for toddlers on the spectrum. Participants included 82 autistic toddlers and their caregiver(s) who received 9 months of Individual-ESI and

SUBMITTER: Guthrie W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10502186 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature