Addressing Sequelae of Developmental Regression Associated With Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review of Behavioral and Educational Intervention Studies
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews
Sigafoos, J., O’Reilly, M. F., et al. (2019).
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 96, 56-71.
This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of behavioral and educational interventions on adaptive behavior functioung in individuals with conditions associated with developmental regression (i.e., childhood disintegrative disorder, autism spectrum disorder, Landau-Kleffner syndrome, Rett syndrome).
U.S. Department of Education
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Pre/post studies of any kind
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Overall, results indicated interventions focused on behavior analytic principles may be valuable in addressing conditions secondary to developmental regression associated with developmental disabilities (i.e., childhood disintegrative disorder, autism spectrum disorder, Landau-Kleffner, Rett syndrome). Results also suggested the following:
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<li>Positive outcomes for interventions that focused on developing new skills to compensate for lost skills (i.e., compensatory orientation) but interventions focused on restoring lost skills, such as speech, did not appear to be successful.</li>
<li>Parents and teachers can successfully implement a range of intervention procedures.</li>
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