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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"This systematic review was deemed empty and revealed no evidence in relation to [rapid prompting method] RPM’s effectiveness meeting our inclusion criteria" (p. 410). The authors indicated that, although lack of evidence does not necessarily equate to a lack of effect, more studies are necessary to demonstrate safety, effectiveness, and authorship of messages using RPM.
