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Feature: Intervention in autism: a brief review of the literature.
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Tizard Learning Disability Review . Oct2011, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p20-35. 16p. 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Purpose - There are many treatments and interventions available to families and carers of children with autism, many without any solid evidence base. This paper aims to present and discuss the literature on some of the commonly used and better researched interventions.Design/methodology/approach - Research literature drawing on systematic reviews in particular, where available, was collated and summarised under the subheadings of psycho-educational, psycho-pharmacological, and complementary interventions or therapies.Findings - There are very few interventions that have a solid research base. Even those with the strongest evidence base, such as early intensive behavioural intervention, have not necessarily been found to have a universally positive impact. Recent studies have been methodologically stronger, but there are still many weaknesses in the research to date.Originality/value - This paper attempts to provide a balanced and independent view of the literature on different interventions for autism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *TREATMENT of autism
*DIETARY supplements
*THERAPEUTIC use of magnesium
*RISPERIDONE
*THERAPEUTIC use of omega-3 fatty acids
*VITAMIN B6
*SEROTONIN uptake inhibitors
*ALTERNATIVE medicine
*AUTISM
*BEHAVIOR therapy
*COMMUNICATION education
*DIET in disease
*DIET therapy
*EDUCATIONAL psychology
*GLUTEN-free diet
*LEARNING disabilities
*INTELLECTUAL disabilities
*HEALTH outcome assessment
*PSYCHOTHERAPY
*SOCIAL skills education
*TREATMENT effectiveness
*EARLY medical intervention
*VITAMIN therapy
*THERAPEUTICS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13595474
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Tizard Learning Disability Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 65500794