A Retrospective Evaluation of an Intensive Method of Treatment for Children with Pervasive Development Disorder

Source:

Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, Volume 11, Issue 5, p.413-424 (2007)

Layperson Summary:

An intense, family-centered therapy may help children with autism.

This study was designed to see if therapy from the Mifne Institute in Israel could help children with autism. The method requires that a lot of time be spent with the child and the family. The authors found that the children improved in almost all areas that were measured. The areas that did not improve were the use of body, taste, smell and touch response. The authors noted that the children behaved better at the Mifne Institute than they did at home.

Scientific Abstract

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