Rapid Prompting Method and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Systematic Review Exposes Lack of Evidence
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Schlosser, R. W., Hemsley, B., et al. (2019).
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 6(4), 403-412.
This systematic review investigates the effect of the rapid prompting method (RPM) on communication, cognition, and behavior in individuals on the autism spectrum.
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Up to September 30, 2018
Single-case experimental designs; group experimental design studies
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<div>"This systematic review was deemed empty and revealed <span style="text-decoration: underline;">no</span> evidence in relation to [rapid prompting method] RPM’s effectiveness meeting our inclusion criteria" (p. 410). Due to the lack of research, more information is needed to determine safety, effectiveness, and authorship of messages before using RPM with individuals on the autism spectrum.</div>
