Early intervention for very young children with or at high likelihood for autism spectrum disorder: An overview of reviews

Early intervention for very young children with or at high likelihood for autism spectrum disorder: An overview of reviews

Authors
Franz, L. Goodwin, C. D. Rieder, A. Matheis, M. Damiano, D. L.
Year
2022
Journal
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology.
Volume
Pages
Aim: To identify which interventions are supported by evidence and the quality of that evidence in very young children with or at high likelihood for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to improve child outcomes. Method(s): We conducted an overview of reviews to synthesize early intervention literature for very young children with or at high likelihood for ASD. Cochrane guidance on how to perform overviews of reviews was followed. Comprehensive searches of databases were conducted for systematic reviews and meta-analyses between January 2009 and December 2020. Review data were extracted and summarized and methodological quality was assessed. Primary randomized controlled trial evidence was summarized and risk of bias assessed. This overview of reviews was not registered. Result(s): From 762 records, 78 full texts were reviewed and seven systematic reviews and meta-analyses with 63 unique studies were identified. Several interventional approaches (naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention, and developmental and behavioral interventions) improved child developmental outcomes. Heterogeneity in design, intervention and control group, dose, delivery agent, and measurement approach was noted. Inconsistent methodological quality and potential biases were identified. Interpretation(s): While many early interventional approaches have an impact on child outcomes, study heterogeneity and quality had an impact on our ability to draw firm conclusions regarding which treatments are most effective. Advances in trial methodology and design, and increasing attention to mitigating measurement bias, will advance the quality of the ASD early intervention evidence base. Copyright © 2022 Mac Keith Press.

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Type of intervention

Early Intervention

Topic

Mental Health Problems and Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Intervention

Psychological Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Therapy

The organization of interventions

Group Interventions

Age group

Infants and Toddlers (0-2 years)

Characteristics

Overviews of Reviews

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