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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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01-10-2011 | Original Paper

Treatments for Autism: Parental Choices and Perceptions of Change

Auteurs: Anne Bowker, Nadia M. D’Angelo, Robin Hicks, Kerry Wells

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 10/2011

Abstract

Empirically conducted studies of the efficacy of various treatments for autism are limited, which leaves parents with little evidence on which to base their treatment decisions (Kasari, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 32: 447–461, 2002). The purpose of this study was to examine the types of treatments in current use by families of children with ASD. In addition, parents’ perceptions of improvement in their child’s functioning were explored. Through an online survey, a sample of 970 parents of ASD children reported on the treatments currently in use, those discontinued, and reasons for discontinuation. Results indicate that most families adopt multiple treatment approaches. Parents were most likely to discontinue non-evidence based treatments when they did not see improvement in their child’s functioning.

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Titel: Treatments for Autism: Parental Choices and Perceptions of Change
Auteurs: Anne Bowker
Nadia M. D’Angelo
Robin Hicks
Kerry Wells
Publicatiedatum: 01-10-2011
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 10/2011
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-010-1164-y

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