Occupational Therapy Interventions in Promoting Social Communication Skills Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review
Medical Journal of Malaysia
Rhaman, N., & A. Rahman P. (2024).
Medical Journal of Malaysia, 79(Suppl 1), 187-196.
<div>This scoping review investigates the effects of interventions targeting social communication in children, 12 years and younger, on the autism spectrum. This summary highlights interventions and conclusions within the scope of speech-language pathology.</div>
None declared
2011 to 2021
<div>Experimental studies, non-randomized control trials, randomized controls, observational studies, case reports, pilot studies, quasi-experimental studies, and other trials.</div>
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<div>Interventions targeting social communication (i.e., social skills training and DIR Floortime program) demonstrated positive outcomes for children on the autism spectrum. </div>
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<div>Limitations of this review include the small number of studies and sample sizes, the lack of control groups, lack of long-term effects, and the lack of feasibility and acceptance. Additional research is needed with bigger and more diverse samples to investigate outcomes and long-term effects.</div>
