scholarly journals Study protocol of the multi-centre, randomized controlled trial of the Frankfurt Early Intervention Program A-FFIP versus early intervention as usual for toddlers and preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (A-FFIP study)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janina Kitzerow ◽  
Christine M. Freitag ◽  
Matthes Hackbusch ◽  
Katrin Jensen ◽  
Meinhard Kieser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Early Intervention Program ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
One Year ◽  
Specific Symptoms

Abstract Background: Naturalistic developmental behavioural interventions (NDBI) have been shown to improve autism-specific symptoms in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). NDBI approaches, such as the ASD-specific Frankfurt Early Intervention Program for ASD (A-FFIP), are based on ASD-specific developmental and learning aspects. A-FFIP is a low-intensity intervention which can easily be implemented in the local health care / social welfare system. The aim of the present study is to establish one-year efficacy of the manualised early intervention program A-FFIP in toddlers and preschool children with ASD. It is hypothesized that A-FFIP will result in improved ASD-specific symptoms compared to early intervention as usual (EIAU). Child and family specific secondary outcomes, as well as moderators and mediators of outcome will be explored. Methods/design: A prospective multi-centre, parallel-group, randomized, controlled, phase-III trial comparing A-FFIP versus EIAU. A total of 134 children (A-FFIP: 67, EIAU: 67) aged 24–66 months at baseline assessment meeting criteria for ASD (DSM-5) will be included. The primary outcome is the absolute change of the total score of the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC-AT) between baseline (T2) and one-year follow-up (T6). The treatment effect will be tested adjusted for relevant covariates applying a mixed model for repeated measures. Secondary outcomes are BOSCC social communication and repetitive behaviour scores, single ASD symptoms, language, cognition, psychopathology, parental well-being and family quality of life. Predictors, moderators and mediating mechanisms will be explored. Discussion: If efficacy of the manualised A-FFIP early intervention is established, the current study has the potential to change clinical practice strongly towards the implementation of low-intensity, evidence based, natural early intervention in ASD. Early intervention in ASD requires specialist training, which subsequently needs to be developed or included into current training curricula.

scholarly journals Study protocol of the multi-centre, randomized controlled trial of the Frankfurt Early Intervention Program A-FFIP versus early intervention as usual for toddlers and preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (A-FFIP study)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janina Kitzerow ◽  
Matthes Hackbusch ◽  
Katrin Jensen ◽  
Meinhard Kieser ◽  
Michele Noterdaeme ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Early Intervention Program ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Secondary Outcomes ◽  
Specific Symptoms

Abstract Background: Naturalistic developmental behavioural interventions (NDBI) have been shown to improve autism-specific symptoms in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). NDBI approaches, such as the ASD-specific Frankfurt Early Intervention Program for ASD (A-FFIP), are based on ASD-specific developmental and learning aspects. A-FFIP is a low-intensity, cost-effective intervention which can easily be implemented in the local health care / social welfare system. The aim of the present study is to establish one-year efficacy of the manualised early intervention program A-FFIP in toddlers and preschool children with ASD. It is hypothesized that A-FFIP will result in improved ASD-specific symptoms compared to early intervention as usual (EIAU). Child and family specific secondary outcomes, as well as moderators and mediators of outcome will be explored. Methods/design: A prospective multi-centre, parallel-group, randomized, controlled, phase-III trial comparing A-FFIP versus EIAU. A total of 134 children (A-FFIP: 67, EIAU: 67) aged 2;0–5;6 years meeting criteria for ASD (DSM-5) will be included. The primary outcome is the absolute change of the total score of the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC-AT) between baseline and 12 months after begin of the interventions. The treatment effect will be tested adjusted for relevant covariates applying a mixed model for repeated measures. Secondary outcomes are BOSCC social communication and repetitive behaviour scores, single ASD symptoms, language, cognition, psychopathology, parental well-being and family quality of life. Predictors, moderators and mediating mechanisms will be explored. Discussion: If efficacy of the manualised A-FFIP early intervention is established, the current study has the potential to change clinical practice strongly towards the implementation of cost-effective evidence based early intervention in ASD. Early intervention in ASD requires specialist training, which subsequently needs to be developed or included into current training curricula.

scholarly journals Transition from early intervention program to primary school in children with autism spectrum disorder

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 169-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valsamma Eapen ◽  
Rachel Grove ◽  
Elizabeth Aylward ◽  
Annette V Joosten ◽  
Scott I Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Early Intervention Program

scholarly journals Assessment of the efficacy of a program to improve the social communication and behavior of young children with autism spectrum disorders

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-185
Author(s):  
María del Sol Fortea ◽  
María Olga Escandell ◽  
José Juan Castro
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Temporal Organization ◽  
Communication Program ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

Numerous studies reveal the benefits of early intervention for the adequate development of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Most of the interventions designed for people with ASD focus exclusively on a sole methodology. This study proposes a Combined Early Intervention Program (hereafter CEIP) using different methodologies with scientific evidence: Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions (EIBI), Early Start Denver Model (DENVER), spatial-temporal organization (TEACCH), augmentative communication systems (the Picture Exchange Communication System—PECS—, Total Communication Program, Picture Communication Symbols—PCS), behavioral strategies, and training of the parents. This CEIP contemplates intervention in areas that are typically affected in ASD: socialization, communication, symbolization, and behavioral flexibility, producing considerable improvement in the children's behavior, decreasing problem behaviors and improving social communication.

EVALUTING THE EFFECTS OF EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN COMMUNITY

2011 ◽  
pp. 70-76
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Developmental Delay ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Early Intervention Program ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
One Year

Objectives: To evualate the effects of early intervention program after one year for 33 disabled children in Hue city in 2010. Objects and Methods: Conduct with practical work and assessment on developing levels at different skills of the children with developmental delay under 6 years old who are the objects of the program. Results: With the Portage checklist used as a tool for implementing the intervention at the community and assessing developing skills on Social, Cognition, Motor, Self-help and Language skills for children with developmental delay, there still exists significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) at developing level of all areas in the first assessment (January, 2010) and the second assessment (December, 2010) after 12 months. In comparison among skills of different types of disabilities, there is significant difference of p ≤ 0.05 of social, cognition and language skills in the first assessment and of social, cognition, motor and language skills in the second assessment. Conclusion: Home-based Early Intervention Program for children with developmental delay has achieved lots of progress in improving development skills of the children and enhancing the parents’ abilities in supporting their children at home.

A randomized controlled trial of an early intervention program in low birth weight children: Outcome at 2 years

2008 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Per Ivar Kaaresen ◽  
John A. Rønning ◽  
Jorunn Tunby ◽  
Solveig Marianne Nordhov ◽  
Stein Erik Ulvund ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Early Intervention ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Early Intervention Program ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Low Birth Weight Children
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