Outcomes of Behavioral Intervention for Children with Autism in Mainstream Pre-School Settings

We evaluated outcomes for 31 children with autism (2–6 years of age at intake) who received behavioral intervention in mainstream pre-school settings and a comparison group of 12 children receiving treatment as usual. After 2 years, children receiving behavioral intervention had higher IQ scores (He...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Eldevik, Sigmund, Hastings, Richard P., Jahr, Erik, Hughes, J. Carl
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer US 2011
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Original Paper
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3265738/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21472360
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1234-9
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Sumario:We evaluated outcomes for 31 children with autism (2–6 years of age at intake) who received behavioral intervention in mainstream pre-school settings and a comparison group of 12 children receiving treatment as usual. After 2 years, children receiving behavioral intervention had higher IQ scores (Hedges g = 1.03 (95% CI = .34, 1.72) and adaptive behavior composite scores (Hedges g = .73 (95% CI = .05, 1.36). Despite probably fewer intervention hours, these group level outcomes were comparable to studies providing more intensive intervention. Individual child data also showed positive results with 19.4% achieving change at a reliable level for IQ; but a lower percentage than found in recent meta-analysis research. Strengths and weaknesses of the mainstream pre-school delivery model are discussed.

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