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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

22-03-2025 | Original Article

Parent-mediated Interventions Based on the NDBI for Children With ASD: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Auteurs: Ying Song, Xiangying Kong, Wenjing Fu, Fuxiang Song

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that warrants early intervention. This systematic review evaluated the efficacy of parent-mediated natural developmental behavioral interventions (NDBIs) for children aged 0–6 with ASD across various randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and explored the limitations of these interventions. A systematic search was conducted across the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus databases to identify RCTs, and the selected studies were assessed for quality. The search was conducted through January 2024 and identified eight RCTs that, despite varying methodological rigor, collectively suggest benefits for social communication, language skills, and parent‒child interactions in individuals with ASD. Future research should implement standardized intervention protocols, employ sensitive assessment tools, and provide detailed statistical analysis plans to improve the generalizability and reliability of the outcomes of this study.

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Titel: Parent-mediated Interventions Based on the NDBI for Children With ASD: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Auteurs: Ying Song
Xiangying Kong
Wenjing Fu
Fuxiang Song
Publicatiedatum: 22-03-2025
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-025-06791-2

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