Behavioural and developmental interventions for autism spectrum disorder: a clinical systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Much controversy exists regarding the clinical efficacy of behavioural and developmental interventions for improving the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We conducted a systematic review to summarize the evidence on the effectiveness of behavioural and developmental interventions for ASD.

Methods and findings

Comprehensive searches were conducted in 22 electronic databases through May 2007. Further information was obtained through hand searching journals, searching reference lists, databases of theses and dissertations, and contacting experts in the field. Experimental and observational analytic studies were included if they were written in English and reported the efficacy of any behavioural or developmental intervention for individuals with ASD.

SUBMITTER: Ospina MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2582449 | biostudies-literature | 2008

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature