A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Early Initiation of Speech Therapy and Its Positive Impact on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cureus
Osman, H. A., Haridi, M., et al. (2023).
Cureus, 15(3), e35930.
This systematic review investigates the effects of early intervention on speech-language skills and parental stress for children on the autism spectrum.
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From 2007 to October, 1 2022
Peer-reviewed articles
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Early intervention (e.g., parent coaching, Early Start Denver Model, community-based intervention, classroom-based intervention) was found to improve language, communication, and social skills for children on the autism spectrum. One study investigated telepractice and found a positive impact on communication outcomes; telepractice was shown to be as effective as face-to-face therapy. Telepractice and early parental education led to improved coping and stress levels.
