Effectiveness of the Early Start Denver Model: A Systematic Review
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Waddington, H., van der Meer, L., et al. (2016).
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 3(2), 93-106.
This systematic review investigates the Early Start Denver Model in young children, under 60 months of age, on the autism spectrum.
Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)
Database inception up to June 2015
All empirical study designs
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Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) was reported to be generally associated with positive outcomes on cognitive skills, language ability, imitation, attentiveness, and social initiation. Therefore, findings suggested that ESDM could be a promising intervention for young children with, or at risk for, autism spectrum disorder. Results, however, were limited due to the reduced methodological certainty of evidence.
