Early interventions are usually guidelines for programs that have worked in the past successfully with autistic children. Some of these interventions are handled by either parents or behavioral therapists or both. Researchers view these successful early interventions as evidence-based practices (Schertz, Baker, Hurwitz, & Benner, 2011). They argue that autistic children show significant progress in reducing maladaptive behavior when they are provided with early interventions. The research also indicate that the earlier the intervention, the better the outcomes, suggesting that autistic children 17-36 months old show significant progress compared to those who are 5 years old (Wetherby & Woods, 2006). Some of these interventions are; Applied
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In 2010, Wallace and Rogers, examined 32 research studies and identified the most efficacious interventions that are conducive to improvement in communication skills and social skills for autistic children. These early interventions are parental involvement, individualized developmental profiles for infants, broadening the range of learning targets, and beginning interventions as soon as risks are detected.
Statement of the Problem
While there is a major progress in the field of early identification and intervention for ASD children, there are several problems that need to be considered when studying ASD such as screening instruments, screening age, and professional training for pathologists and practitioners (Camarata, 2014). In the past few decades screening instruments have been developed dramatically to enhance clinical practice (NICE, 2011). However, the literature shows that autism is rarely diagnosed in toddlers and preschool children. It is often diagnosed in early school students like kindergarteners (Charman, 2014; Lord & Jones, 2012). It is inadvertently plausible to test children who are 18-24 months old since screening them is …show more content…
There are no longitudinal studies to show any evidence of differences in screening for these children over time. Children who were screened and identified with ASD were not screened again after a few years. There was no follow up. There was no evidence of confirming their condition or refuting the severity of it (Charman,
In 2010, Wallace and Rogers, examined 32 research studies and identified the most efficacious interventions that are conducive to improvement in communication skills and social skills for autistic children. These early interventions are parental involvement, individualized developmental profiles for infants, broadening the range of learning targets, and beginning interventions as soon as risks are detected.
Statement of the Problem
While there is a major progress in the field of early identification and intervention for ASD children, there are several problems that need to be considered when studying ASD such as screening instruments, screening age, and professional training for pathologists and practitioners (Camarata, 2014). In the past few decades screening instruments have been developed dramatically to enhance clinical practice (NICE, 2011). However, the literature shows that autism is rarely diagnosed in toddlers and preschool children. It is often diagnosed in early school students like kindergarteners (Charman, 2014; Lord & Jones, 2012). It is inadvertently plausible to test children who are 18-24 months old since screening them is …show more content…
There are no longitudinal studies to show any evidence of differences in screening for these children over time. Children who were screened and identified with ASD were not screened again after a few years. There was no follow up. There was no evidence of confirming their condition or refuting the severity of it (Charman,