Randomized Controlled Trial for Early Intervention for Autism: A Pilot Study of the Autism 1-2-3 Project
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- 作者：Virginia C. N. Wong and Queenie K. Kwan
- 关键词：Autism ; Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ; Early intervention ; Social interaction ; Communication ; Autism diagnostic observation schedule (ADOS)
- 刊名：Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
- 出版时间：June, 2010
- 出版年：2010
- 期刊代码：14_01623257
- 类别：bus
- 卷：40
- 期：6
- 页码：677-688
- 数据来源：sp
摘要
We piloted a 2-week “Autism-1-2-3” early intervention for children with autism and their parents immediately after diagnosis that targeted at (1) eye contact, (2) gesture and (3) vocalization/words. Seventeen children were randomized into the Intervention (n = 9) and Control (n = 8) groups. Outcome measures included the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Ritvo-Freeman Real Life Rating Scale, Symbolic Play Test, and Parenting Stress Index. Children with autism improved in language/communication, reciprocal social interaction, and symbolic play. Parents perceived significant improvement in their children’s language, social interaction, and their own stress level. This intervention can serve as short-term training on communication and social interaction for children with autism, and reduce the stress of their parents during the long waiting time for public health services.