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Outcome for Children with Autism who Began Intensive Behavioral Treatment Between Ages 4 and 7

A Comparison Controlled Study

Svein Eikeseth

Akershus University College, Norway

Tristram Smith

University of Rochester, NY

Erik Jahr

Akershus University Hospital, Norway

Sigmund Eldevik

Nordvoll School & Autism Centre, Norway

This study extends findings on the effects of intensive applied behavior analytic treatment for children with autism who began treatment at a mean age of 5.5 years. The behavioral treatment group (n = 13, 8 boys) was compared to an eclectic treatment group (n = 12, 11 boys). Assignment to groups was made independently based on the availability of qualified supervisors. Both behavioral and eclectic treatment took place in public kindergartens and elementary schools for typically developing children. At a mean age of 8 years, 2 months, the behavioral treatment group showed larger increases in IQ and adaptive functioning than did the eclectic group. The behavioral treatment group also displayed fewer aberrant behaviors and social problems at follow-up. Results suggest that behavioral treatment was effective for children with autism in the study.

Key Words: autism • early intervention • behavior modification • behavior analysis

Behavior Modification, Vol. 31, No. 3, 264-278 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/0145445506291396
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