Research: A Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Home-Based Intervention Program for Children with Autism and Developmental Delay

Authored by Rickards, AL, Walstab JE, Wright-Rossi RA, Simpson J., and Reddihough DS in Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Volume 28, Issue 4, p. 308-316, (2007).

Article summary (posted Oct 23, 2007):

Young children with autism do better if some therapy is given in the home.

This study was designed to see if children aged 3-5 had a better response to center-based therapy if they also received home-based therapy. There were 59 children in the study and 91% of them stayed in the program for the two years of the study. The study had only 12 girls. Children who received center-based therapy and home-based therapy were smarter and better behaved. The authors described the cost of the home-based program to be modest and worthwhile when balanced against the gains of the children.

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autism, developmental delay, home, home-based therapy, intervention, therapy
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