A review of evidence-based early intervention for behavioural problems in children with autism spectrum disorder: the core components of effective programs, child-focused interventions and comprehensive treatment models
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This article reviews recent evidence and other earlier relevant articles regarding early intervention studies for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). RECENT FINDINGS: There is a well-established body of empirical evidence for the effectiveness of Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI) with young children with ASD. The importance of parent skills training, education and positive behaviour support is also a key factor in influencing outcomes. Drug treatment is of short-term benefit for disruptive behaviour but long-term outcome and metabolic side-effects have not been studied. SUMMARY: Few studies have measured the long-term value and effectiveness of early intervention treatments, and currently there are no articles published on effects into adulthood of such treatments. Such research would indicate whether early intervention results in reduced reliance on health services into adulthood.
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The literature on comprehensive intensive intervention mostly reports outcomes measured right after treatment ends, leaving persistence over time largely unclear.
“However, most studies of comprehensive, intensive intervention report only immediate outcomes at the end of intervention, and the degree to which these outcomes are sustained over time is largely unknown.4–6”
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- Authors
- Tonge, B. J., Bull, K., Brereton, A., & Wilson, R.
- Affiliations
- Monash University (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Tonge, Bruce J.
- Venue
- Current Opinion in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2014-03
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 158-165
- ISSN
- 0951-7367 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2007833018
- Cited by
- 75
- References
- 68
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 4 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 8 · 2017: 9 · 2016: 7 · 2015: 6 · 2014: 3
- FWCI
- 0.80
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Current Opinion in Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder, early intervention, child behavior problems, positive behavior support, pharmacotherapy, disruptive behavior, long-term outcomes, coming of age, health care utilization
- MeSH terms
- Autistic Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Child, Child Behavior Disorders, Humans, Parent-Child Relations, Antipsychotic Agents, Patient-Centered Care, Evidence-Based Medicine, Empirical Research, Early Medical Intervention
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