Treatment of children with autism: A randomized controlled trial to evaluate a caregiver-based intervention program in community day-care centers

Author(s): Casiro, O. G., Beattie, D., Bow, J., Kneisz, J.

Journal/Book: J Develop Behav Pediat. 1998; 19: 351 West Camden St, Baltimore, MD 21201-2436. Williams & Wilkins. 326-334.

Abstract: This study reports on the results of a randomized controlled trial that evaluated a caregiver-based intervention program for children with autism in community day-care centers. Thirty-five preschool children with a DSM III-R diagnosis of autism or pervasive developmental disorder were randomized to an experimental or control group. Children in the experimental group were enrolled in day care and their parents and child care workers received a 12-week intervention consisting of lectures and on-site consultations to day-care centers. In addition, supportive work was undertaken with families. Control subjects received day care alone. In the experimental group,there were greater gains in language abilities, significant increases in caregivers' knowledge about autism, greater perception of control on the part of mothers, and greater parent satisfaction. We conclude that this research design demonstrated that the intervention was significantly superior to day care alone.

Note: Article Jocelyn LJ, Childrens Hosp, Child Dev Clin, 840 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S1, CANADA

Keyword(s): autism; intervention; consultation; preschool children; day-care centers; BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT; SOCIAL INITIATIONS; MEDICAL LITERATURE; YOUNG-CHILDREN; USERS GUIDES; PREVENTION; DISORDERS; ARTICLE; THERAPY; MODEL

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