A review of the research to identify the most effective models of practice in early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders
Executive summary
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
Introduction
Defining autism spectrum disorders
Summary of treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders
Characteristics of effective programs
Costs-benefits of interventions