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The River Street Autism Program: a case study of a regional service center behavioral intervention program
Kathleen Dyer1, Gayle M Martino, Tom Parvenski
1River Street School, Conneticut, USA.
Behavior Modification
|October 20, 2006
Summary
More comprehensive autism intervention programs lead to better outcomes for children. Families reported greater gains in child functioning and quality of life when autism behavioral intervention included more treatment components.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatric Behavioral Health
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Background:
- The River Street Autism Program (RSAP) was established in response to parental demand for autism behavioral intervention in Connecticut.
- RSAP is a research-to-practice program serving children aged 2-5 years diagnosed with autism and pervasive developmental disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of varying numbers of treatment components on child outcomes within the RSAP.
- To determine if program comprehensiveness correlates with improvements in child functioning and quality of life.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of program evaluation data from the River Street Autism Program.
- Comparison of child outcomes based on the number of treatment components received, including treatment intensity, duration, family participation, staff training, and supervision.
Main Results:
- Children receiving programs with a greater number of treatment components showed improved outcomes.
- Families reported more significant gains in child functioning and quality of life with more comprehensive intervention packages.
Conclusions:
- The number of treatment components in an autism intervention program is associated with child outcomes.
- Comprehensive, multi-component behavioral interventions may be more effective for children with autism spectrum disorder.
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