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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

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  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) interventions require robust empirical support, especially for early childhood.
  • Previous reviews have established a baseline, necessitating updates on newer research.
  • Interventions for young children with ASD are diverse, requiring categorization for clarity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the empirical evidence for psychological and behavioral interventions for children under 5 with ASD.
  • To categorize interventions based on theoretical principles and practice elements.
  • To assess the level of evidence supporting various ASD interventions published since 2008.

Main Methods:

  • Searched for manualized interventions evaluated in experimental, quasi-experimental, or systematic single-subject reviews.
  • Extracted data from studies published after 2008.
  • Classified interventions by theoretical principles (Applied Behavior Analysis [ABA], Developmental Social-Pragmatic [DSP]) and practice elements (scope, modality, targets).

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  • Two interventions were classified as well-established (comprehensive ABA, ABA+DSP).
  • Three interventions were classified as probably efficacious (focused ABA for AAC, ABA+DSP, DSP parent training).
  • Five interventions were classified as possibly efficacious, indicating emerging support.

Conclusions:

  • The evidence base for early ASD interventions has expanded considerably.
  • Future research should focus on refining outcome measures, addressing understudied symptoms, and improving community implementation.
  • Continued research is vital for optimizing interventions for children with ASD.