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A Feasibility Randomized Clinical Trial of a Structured Function-Based Intervention for Elopement in Children with
Mindy Scheithauer1,2, Nathan A Call3,4, Joanna Lomas Mevers3,4
1Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Autism and Related Disorders, 1920 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA, 30329, USA. Mindy.Scheithauer@choa.org.
Abstract:
Elopement is a common and dangerous concern in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There is evidence that behavior analytic treatments can successfully treat elopement, but the research is limited due to small samples and treatment components varying across studies. The current study evaluated the feasibility of studying a manualized intervention for elopement, based on strategies from single-subject research, in a randomized clinical trial with 24 individuals with ASD. Results demonstrated that recruitment was feasible; the manual was acceptable to parents; and therapists followed the manual with high-integrity. Initial efficacy results measured by the Aberrant Behavior Checklist, Clinical Global Impression Scale, and a Home Elopement Safety Checklist suggested improvement in the treatment group that should be studied in future research.
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