Early Intervention with Autistic Children: A Case Presentation with Pre-Program, Program and Follow-up Data

1983 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 715-722E ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald Groden ◽  
Dale Dominque ◽  
Marie Chesnick ◽  
June Groden ◽  
Grace Baron
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Early Intervention Program ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Poor Outcome

Follow-up reports of children with autism have generally showed poor outcome. Much of the data used in these reports was derived from studies in which the children were treated at some point beyond infancy or in which the treatment was not behavioral. This article, which presents a case and describes a program, documents through pre- and post-intervention, as well as follow-up data, dramatic intellectual and behavioral/social changes in a child who, at age 2 yr., entered an early intervention program for autistic infants. The article is of significance in that it shows what might be accomplished with a child with these difficulties through early intervention.

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 Functional outcomes and quality of life after a 6-month early intervention program for oral cancer survivors: a single-arm clinical trial

PeerJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. e4419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yueh-Hsia Chen ◽  
Wei-An Liang ◽  
Chung-Yin Hsu ◽  
Siang-Lan Guo ◽  
Shwu-Huei Lien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Work Rate ◽  
Dash Score ◽  
Early Intervention Program

Background Advanced treatment of oral cancer increases survival rates; however, it also increases the risk of developing shoulder dysfunction, dysphagia, oral dysfunction, donor site morbidity and psychological issues. This single-arm preliminary pilot study aims to explore the effects of a six-month early intervention program following reconstructive surgery in oral cancer survivors. Methods A total of 65 participants were analyzed following reconstructive surgery. Outcome measurements were taken during the first visit, and at one, three and six months after reconstructive surgery. Results Scapular muscle strength and shoulder range of motion progressively improved during the 6-month follow-up. The mean Disability of the Arms, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score showed significant improvement at 1 month (p < .001). Health related QoL showed significant differences between baseline and 6-months post-surgery scores on global health and on most of the function and symptom scales. The predicted return-to-work rate was 80% at one year after the operation. Return-to-work rate differs in different vocational types, with a higher rate of return in the skilled or semi-skilled (87.5%) and self-employed (86.7%). Conclusions We suggest that early integrated intervention program with a follow-up of at least six months following reconstructive surgery may help develop and identify intervention guidelines and goals in the initial six months of treatment following neck dissection in oral cancer survivors.

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 The Murdoch Early Intervention Program After 2 Years

1993 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay S. Birnbrauer ◽  
David J. Leach
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Developmental Disability ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Significant Progress ◽  
Early Intervention Program ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Levels Of Functioning

The goal of the Murdoch Early Intervention Program (MEIP) was to replicate the intensive early intervention program designed by Lovaas for children with severe developmental disability and autism. This paper describes the objectives, methods, and the results as of 24 months. Although MEIP differs from Lovaas's model in several respects, and the children have been generally less capable at the outset, results are interpreted tentatively as being as predicted. Four of 9 experimental children have shown signs of approaching normal levels of functioning whereas 1 of 5 control children has made significant progress. Improvements in the remainder of the children are rated as moderate to minimal. These preliminary results are presented to encourage others working with children with autism and other difficult-to-teach children to publish their methods and results. The small number of children in any one locality, and the high cost of controlled studies indicates the necessity for accumulating findings across service providers.

Early Intervention Best Practice: Collaboration Among an NICU, an Early Intervention Program, and an NICU Follow-up Program

2002 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Hussey-Gardner ◽  
Abigail McNinch ◽  
Jean Anastasi ◽  
Melanie Miller
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Premature Infant ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Infants And Toddlers ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Early Intervention Program ◽  
University Of Maryland ◽  
The University

Maryland’s PRemature Infant Developmental Enrichment (PRIDE) program is a collaborative endeavor between the University of Maryland Medical Systems (UMMS) and the Baltimore Infants and Toddlers Program (BITP). This article discusses the components of Maryland’s PRIDE, the program’s implications for nursing, and recommendations for replication.

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
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