Parent-mediated social communication therapy for young children with autism (PACT): long-term follow-up of a randomised controlled trial -

Parent-mediated social communication therapy for young children with autism (PACT): long-term follow-up of a randomised controlled trial
Information type: Randomised controlled trials
Source: Lancet Public Health
Specialities: Learning disabilities | Mental health and illness | Paediatric and neonatal medicine
Summary
RCT (n=183) found that a parent-mediated social communication intervention for children aged 2-4yrs reduced autism symptom severity (mean age at follow up 10.5 years) vs controls (effect size 0.55, 95% CI 0.14-0.91, p=0.004)
UKMi comment
A commentary highlights that the intervention is grounded in developmental principles and aims to increase parent sensitivity and responsiveness to child communication through various strategies such as improving parent observation, responsiveness, and focused communication. Future research of this type could advance science by attempting to isolate the critical treatment components and mechanisms underlying sustained treatment gains.
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