Clinical outcomes and associated predictors of early intervention in autism spectrum disorder: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Research highlights the importance of early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder with better outcomes associated with earlier access to early intensive intervention (EII) programmes. However, there is significant variability in response to EII despite children receiving the same programmes.

Methods and analysis

A prospective, multisite cohort study using a pre-post design assesses the predictors of early intervention outcomes for children who receive EII through six early intervention services (Autism Specific Early Learning and Care Centres, ASELCCs) across Australia. Child and family characteristics at entry to and exit from ASELCCs are ascertained using measures of autism symptoms (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2; Social Communicat

SUBMITTER: Masi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8354249 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature