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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2005 Nov;110(6):417-38.
doi: 10.1352/0895-8017(2005)110[417:IBTFCW]2.0.CO;2.

Intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism: four-year outcome and predictors

Glen O Sallows  1 , Tamlynn D Graupner
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism: four-year outcome and predictors

Glen O Sallows et al. Am J Ment Retard. 2005 Nov.

Abstract

Twenty-four children with autism were randomly assigned to a clinic-directed group, replicating the parameters of the early intensive behavioral treatment developed at UCLA, or to a parent-directed group that received intensive hours but less supervision by equally well-trained supervisors. Outcome after 4 years of treatment, including cognitive, language, adaptive, social, and academic measures, was similar for both groups. After combining groups, we found that 48% of all children showed rapid learning, achieved average posttreatment scores, and at age 7, were succeeding in regular education classrooms. Treatment outcome was best predicted by pretreatment imitation, language, and social responsiveness. These results are consistent with those reported by Lovaas and colleagues (Lovaas, 1987; McEachin, Smith, & Lovaas, 1993).

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