Review Article
Is Earlier Better? The Relationship between Age When Starting Early Intervention and Outcomes for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Selective Review
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Methods features of studies reviewed.
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1Prediction study conducted after original intervention study was published. 2Prediction study conducted after additional follow-up period. 3Prediction analyses conducted concurrently with treatment effectiveness and presented in one publication. 4Longitudinal study; RCT = randomized controlled trial; TAU = treatment as usual; tx = treatment; DAS = Differential Ability Scales; SPA = Structured Play Assessment; MSEL = Mullen Scales of Early Learning; WPPSI = Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence; LIPS = Leiter International Performance Scale; ADOS = Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule; ADI-R = Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised; VABS = Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale; PPVT-III = Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, 3rd Edition; E-LAP = The Early Learning Accomplishment Profile; LAP-D = The Learning Accomplishment Profile-Diagnostic; BED = Best Estimate Diagnosis; ABC = Autism Behavior Checklist; CARS = Childhood Autism Rating Scale; SCQ = Social Communication Questionnaire; EVT = Expressive Vocabulary Test; MCDI = MacArthur–Bates Communicative Development Inventory; ESCS = Early Social Communication Scales; PCX = Parent-Child Interaction; WSQ = Wing Subtypes Questionnaire; DP-3 = Developmental Profile-3; RBS-R = Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised; LENA = Language ENvironment Analysis; M-COSMIC = Modified Classroom Observation Schedule to Measure Intentional Communication. |