Parent-mediated early intervention in infants and toddlers at elevated likelihood for autism: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials - Summary - MDSpire
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Parent-mediated early intervention in infants and toddlers at elevated likelihood for autism: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
To summarize evidence on outcomes from Randomized Control Trials (RCTs) of parent-mediated early interventions in infants with early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or elevated likelihood for ASD, emphasizing the critical need for early intervention.
Key Findings:
Parent-mediated interventions can be delivered effectively within community services.
Early intervention before 24 months is associated with greater developmental gains.
No clear impact of early intervention on neurodevelopmental trajectories was found, although a positive trend was noted, which was not statistically significant.
Interpretation:
The findings suggest that while parent-mediated interventions show promise, their effectiveness on child developmental outcomes remains inconclusive, warranting further investigation to clarify these results.
Limitations:
Limited number of studies included in the review.
Variability in intervention methodologies and outcome measures across studies may introduce biases.
Conclusion:
Parent-mediated early interventions may provide a feasible approach to support infants at risk for ASD, but more rigorous studies are needed to establish their effectiveness.
