A meta-analysis of the effect of the Early Start Denver Model in children with autism spectrum disorder

A meta-analysis of the effect of the Early Start Denver Model in children with autism spectrum disorder

Authors
Wang, Z. Loh, S. C. Tian, J. Chen, Q. J.
Year
2020
Journal
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities.
Volume
Pages
Objectives: To examine and analyse the intervention effects of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method(s): This meta-analysis evaluated the effect sizes in four major domains of measurement (autism symptoms, language, cognition, and social communication). A total of 624 participants with ASD were included in 11 high-quality randomized controlled trial studies. Result(s): The results indicated that the ESDM intervention resulted in significant improvement with moderate effect sizes in the cognition (g = 0.28), autism symptoms (g = 0.27), and language (g = 0.29) domains. The effect sizes of autism symptoms and language were moderated by country (Western versus Asian countries). However, there were no significant effects observed for the social communication domain. Conclusion(s): The ESDM intervention significantly improved autism symptoms, language, and cognition. The effect sizes of autism symptoms and language were larger in Asian countries than in Western countries. Copyright © The British Society of Developmental Disabilities 2021.

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Type of intervention

Treatment and Child Welfare Interventions

Topic

Mental Health Problems and Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Age group

Infants and Toddlers (0-2 years)

Preschool Aged Children (3-5 years)

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