Randomized trial of intensive early intervention for children with pervasive developmental disorder

Author(s): Groen, A. D., Wynn, J. W.

Journal/Book: Amer J Ment Retard. 2000; 105: 444 N Capitol St NW, Ste 846, Washington, DC 20001-1512, USA. Amer Assoc Mental Retardation. 269-285.

Abstract: Young children with pervasive developmental disorder were randomly assigned to intensive treatment or parent training. The intensive treatment group (7 with autism, 8 with pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified-NOS) averaged 24.52 hours per week of individual treatment for one year, gradually reducing hours over the next 1 to 2 years. The parent training group (7 with autism, 6 with pervasive developmental disorder NOS) received 3 to 9 months of parent training. The groups appeared similar at intake on all measures; however, at follow-up the intensive treatment group outperformed the parent training group on measures of intelligence, visual-spatial skills, language, and academics, though not adaptive functioning or behavior problems. Children with pervasive developmental disorder NOS may have gained more than those with autism.

Note: Article Smith T, Washington State Univ, Dept Psychol, POB 644820, Pullman,WA 99164 USA

Keyword(s): BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT; AUTISTIC-CHILDREN; YOUNG AUTISM; PROJECT

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