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 .
Comparison of a Self-Directed and Therapist-Assisted Telehealth Parent-Mediated Intervention for Children with ASD: A Pilot RCT
This pilot RCT compared the effect of a self-directed and therapist-assisted telehealth-based parent-mediated intervention  for young children with ASD . Families were r and omly assigned to a self-directed or therapist-assisted program . Parents in both groups improved their intervention fidelity , self-efficacy , stress , and positive perceptions of their child ; however , the therapist-assisted group had greater gains in parent fidelity and positive perceptions of child . Children in both groups improved on language measures , with a trend towards greater gains during a parent – child interaction for the therapist-assisted group . Only the children in the therapist-assisted group improved in social skills . Both models show promise for delivering parent-mediated intervention ; however , therapist assistance provided an added benefit for some outcomes . A full-scale comparative efficacy trial is warranted
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 .