Effects of Parent-Implemented Interventions on Outcomes of Children With Autism: A Meta-Analysis
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Cheng, W. M., Smith, T. B., et al. (2023).
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53(11), 4147-4163.
<div>This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effects of parent-implemented interventions on outcomes for children on the autism spectrum.</div>
Brigham Young University
From 1990 to June 3, 2020
<div>Randomized-controlled trials</div>
54
<div>Meta-analysis showed overall improvement in outcomes for children on the autism spectrum with parent-implemented interventions (g = 0.55). Specific findings were as follows:</div>
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<li>improved expected behavior/social skills (g = 0.603);</li>
<li>reduced maladaptive behavior (g = 0.519);</li>
<li>no significant improvement in adaptive behavior/life skills; and</li>
<li>improved language/communication skills (g = 0.545).</li>
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<div>No differences were seen when mother, father, or both implemented the intervention. Findings were also similar across intervention characteristics such as dosage or fidelity.</div>
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<div>This review was limited by missing data such as intervention details, the potential for publication bias, the heterogeneity of outcomes across studies, and lack of long-term outcomes.</div>
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