CDC Kerala 9: Effectiveness of Low Intensity Home Based Early Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in India

Autor: Paul Russell, M. L. Leena, Deepa Bhaskaran, Sushila Russell, G. Prasanna, Priya Mammen, Babu George, M. K. C. Nair
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: The Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 81:115-119
ISSN: 0973-7693
0019-5456
DOI: 10.1007/s12098-014-1474-8
Popis: To validate effectiveness of low intensity, home based early intervention (EI) models in autism for countries with low disability resources. Fifty-two toddlers and young children were assessed before and after intervention with Childhood Autism Rating Scale, Vineland Social Maturity Scale, and Receptive-Expressive Emergent Language Scale. Developmental and speech therapists helped mothers assemble low-cost training kits based on the developmental age of the child, gave initial training in the basic behavioral technique to address the three autism symptom clusters at home. Follow-up support was given either on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Most of the children were also placed in play-schools. Data was analyzed using appropriate bivariate and multivariate techniques. There was statistical and clinical amelioration in the severity of autism, with acquisition of social skills and language skills (all P = 0.001) after intervention in children with mild to severe autism. Gender showed a trend in becoming a significant predictor for intervention response. Low-intensity, home-based EI can be effectively used in situations where there is paucity of disability resources in countries like India, especially in primary-care and community settings.
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