A review of the research to identify the most effective models of practice in early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders
This publication reviews research literature relating to the management and treatment of young children with autism to identify the most effective models of practice.
Table of contents
- Glossary of terms
Executive summary- Context of the review
- Biologically based interventions
- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
- Psychodynamic interventions
- Overview of educational interventions
- Behavioural interventions
- Developmental interventions
- Therapy based interventions
- Sensory motor interventions
- Combined interventions
- Other interventions
- Family based interventions
- Costs-benefits of treatment programs
- Comparative evaluation of educational/behavioural programs for children with autism
- Educational placement of children with autism
- References
- Appendices
- A survey of service providers of early intervention for children with autism and their families in Australia
This review was prepared by Dr Jacqueline Roberts and Professor Margot Prior with assistance from David Trembath for the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Acknowledgments
This review is a follow up and extension of a 2004 report commissioned by the New South Wales Department of Disability Aging and Home Care (DADHC) from The Centre for Developmental Disability Studies (CDDS) at the University of Sydney.The authors would like to acknowledge the contribution of the following people to this review: David Trembath, research assistant, who assisted in the preparation of all aspects of this review. Dr Natalie Silove for her assistance with the biological section; Sarah McDermott for her assistance with the section on epidemiology; and Dr Roger Blackmore, Associate Professor Deb Keen, Mrs Judy Brewer Fischer, Mrs Val Gill and Ms Jenny Bott for their contribution to the reference group for this review; autism associations and state education departments across Australia for providing information. The authors would also like to thank the professional community involved with autism in Perth who provided a great deal of information and inspiration and all the service providers who completed surveys.
The review was prepared by Dr Jacqueline Roberts and Professor Margot Prior with assistance from David Trembath for the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Disclaimer
The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing has financially supported the production of this review. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in the review is accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication, the department does not accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies.The views expressed by the authors do not necessarily represent the views of the department or Australian Government policy.
Suggested Format for Citation
Roberts, J. M. A., & Prior, M. (2006). A review of the research to identify the most effective models of practice in early intervention of children with autism spectrum disorders. Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, Australia.© Commonwealth of Australia 2006
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