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SynthesisAutism : the international journal of research and practice2026

Rapid Review of the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC) Shows It Can Detect Behavioural Changes in Social Communication in Autism.

Claire Howlin, Anna Kovalova, Artur Jaschke, David M Greenberg, Beth Mason, Irene Pallás-Ferrer, Eve Merriam, Catherine Brushwood, Jonathan Pool, Carrie Allison and 6 more

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16 authors.

Claire HowlinUniversity College Dublin, Ireland.ORCID 0000-0001-8173-2972
Anna KovalovaAutism Research Centre University of Cambridge, UK.
Artur JaschkeAutism Research Centre University of Cambridge, UK.
David M GreenbergAutism Research Centre University of Cambridge, UK.
Beth MasonUniversity College Dublin, Ireland.
Irene Pallás-FerrerAutism Research Centre University of Cambridge, UK.
Eve MerriamAutism Research Centre University of Cambridge, UK.
Catherine BrushwoodAutism Research Centre University of Cambridge, UK.
Jonathan PoolAnglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-4134-8030
Carrie AllisonAutism Research Centre University of Cambridge, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-2272-2090
Helen Odell-MillerAnglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.
Karen HaydenAnglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-4223-0659
Carmel Simone MooreAnglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-2386-7200
Rebecca AtkinsonAnglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-6269-2151
Ramarni Treyvone WilfredAutism Research Centre University of Cambridge, UK.
Simon Baron-CohenAutism Research Centre University of Cambridge, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Reliable measurement of social communication change remains a major challenge in autism research. The Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC) was developed to detect subtle changes in communication. This rapid review synthesised current evidence on the BOSCC's responsiveness, validity, and suitability as a clinical trial endpoint. Systematic searches of PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Web of Science identified 19 eligible studies (

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Autistic DisorderBehavior Observation TechniquesCommunicationInterpersonal RelationsSocial BehaviorChildHumansautismclinicaldiagnosesinterventionsmeta-analysismethodsoutcome measurementpopulationsrepetitive behaviours and interestsschool-age childrensocial interactionsupportive

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PMCPMC13624351

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