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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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13-03-2023 | Original Paper

Economic Evaluation of Early Interventions for Autistic Children: A Scoping Review

Auteurs: Katherine Pye, Hannah Jackson, Teresa Iacono, Alan Shiell

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 5/2024

Abstract

Many autistic children access some form of early intervention, but little is known about the value for money of different programs. We completed a scoping review of full economic evaluations of early interventions for autistic children and/or their families. We identified nine studies and reviewed their methods and quality. Most studies involved behavioral interventions. Two were trial-based, and the others used various modelling methods. Clinical measures were often used to infer dependency levels and quality-adjusted life-years. No family-based or negative outcomes were included. Authors acknowledged uncertain treatment effects. We conclude that economic evaluations in this field are sparse, methods vary, and quality is sometimes poor. Economic research is needed alongside longer-term clinical trials, and outcome measurement in this population requires further exploration.

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Titel: Economic Evaluation of Early Interventions for Autistic Children: A Scoping Review
Auteurs: Katherine Pye
Hannah Jackson
Teresa Iacono
Alan Shiell
Publicatiedatum: 13-03-2023
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 5/2024
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-023-05938-3

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