CONCLUSION Non-specialist mediated interventions for autism spectrum disorder demonstrate effectiveness across a range of outcomes for children with autism and their caregivers
INTRODUCTION In recent years , several non-specialist mediated interventions have been developed and tested to address problematic symptoms associated with autism .
These can be implemented with a fraction of cost required for specialist delivered interventions .
This review represents a robust evidence of clinical effectiveness of these interventions in improving the social , motor and communication deficits among children with autism .
Randomized comparative efficacy study of parent-mediated interventions for toddlers with autism.
OBJECTIVE This study compared effects of two parent-mediated interventions on joint engagement outcomes as augmentations of an early intervention program for toddlers with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) . METHOD Participants included 86 toddlers ( range 22 - 36 months ) with ASD and their primary caregiver . Caregiver-child dyads were r and omized to receive 10 weeks of h and s-on parent training in a naturalistic , developmental behavioral intervention ( joint attention , symbolic play , engagement and regulation-JASPER ) or a parent-only psychoeducational intervention ( PEI ) . Dose was controlled in terms of research er-parent contact and early intervention services received by the child . RESULTS Results yielded significant effects of the JASPER intervention on the primary outcome of joint engagement . The treatment effect was large ( Cohen 's f² = .69 ) and maintained over the 6-month follow-up . JASPER effects were also found on secondary outcomes of play diversity , highest play level achieved , and generalization to the child 's classroom for child-initiated joint engagement . The PEI intervention was found to be effective in reducing parenting stress associated with child characteristics . All secondary effects were generally small to moderate . CONCLUSIONS These data highlight the benefit of a brief , targeted , parent-mediated intervention on child outcomes . Future studies may consider the combination of JASPER and PEI treatments for optimal parent and child outcomes . Trial registry no. NCT00999778
CONCLUSION Non-specialist mediated interventions for autism spectrum disorder demonstrate effectiveness across a range of outcomes for children with autism and their caregivers
INTRODUCTION In recent years , several non-specialist mediated interventions have been developed and tested to address problematic symptoms associated with autism .
These can be implemented with a fraction of cost required for specialist delivered interventions .
This review represents a robust evidence of clinical effectiveness of these interventions in improving the social , motor and communication deficits among children with autism .