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A Comparison Controlled Study Examining Outcome for Children With Autism Receiving Intensive Behavioral Intervention
Marta Wójcik1, Svein Eikeseth1, Fillip Ferreira Eikeseth2
1Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway.
Behavior Modification
|April 14, 2023
Summary
Intensive Behavioral Intervention (IBI) significantly improved intellectual functioning, adaptive behavior, and reduced autism severity in preschool children compared to special education. These findings suggest IBI is a beneficial autism treatment for young children.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Special Education
Background:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) requires tailored interventions for preschool-aged children.
- Intensive Behavioral Intervention (IBI) is a recognized approach for early childhood ASD.
- Parental choice influences enrollment in different educational/therapeutic models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a center-based Intensive Behavioral Intervention (IBI) model.
- To compare IBI outcomes with an autism-specific eclectic special education approach.
- To assess changes in intellectual functioning, adaptive behavior, and autism severity.
Main Methods:
- Comparative study design.
- 25 preschool children received center-based IBI.
- 14 preschool children received autism-specific eclectic special education.
- Outcomes measured after 14 months of treatment.
Main Results:
- The IBI group showed significant improvements in intellectual functioning standard scores.
- Children in the IBI group demonstrated significant gains in adaptive behavior.
- A significant reduction in autism severity was observed in the IBI group compared to the control group.
Conclusions:
- Center-based Intensive Behavioral Intervention (IBI) shows promise for improving outcomes in preschool children with autism.
- IBI may yield comparable results to Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI).
- Findings should be interpreted cautiously due to the study's design limitations.
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