ArticleEducation and training in autism and developmental disabilities2015
First Step to Success: Applications to Preschoolers at Risk of Developing Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Empathy Impairment in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Conditions From a Multidimensional Perspective: A Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2019Pooled it
- Reliability and Validity of the Chinese Version of the Social Skills Improvement System Autism Spectrum Scale.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Recent Developments in Treatment Outcome Measures for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).Seminars in pediatric neurology · 2020Review
- Effects of the First Step to Success Intervention on Preschoolers with Disruptive Behavior and Comorbid Anxiety Problems.School mental health · 2018Article
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Abstract
Preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may not always be recognized as such during their early years, but some of their behavioral problems may nonetheless prompt a referral for behavioral intervention. Whether such an intervention brings any benefit has not been well studied. We identified a subsample of 34 preschool children at risk for autism spectrum disorder from a large randomized controlled trial (N = 126) of the First Step to Success program. Children at risk of developing ASD demonstrated significant improvements on seven of 11 outcome measures and on a responder analyses based on symptom severity. Process and fidelity measures also suggested that First Step was both feasible and socially acceptable. Implications for early intervention for children at risk of developing ASD are discussed.
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