Randomized, Controlled Trial of an Intervention for Toddlers With Autism: The Early Start Denver Model

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Géraldine Dawson · Autism Speaks

Sally J. Rogers · University of California, Davis

Jeffrey Munson · University of Washington

Milani Smith · Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Jamie Winter · Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Jessica Greenson · Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Amy L. Donaldson

Abstract

This is the first randomized, controlled trial to demonstrate the efficacy of a comprehensive developmental behavioral intervention for toddlers with ASD for improving cognitive and adaptive behavior and reducing severity of ASD diagnosis. Results of this study underscore the importance of early detection of and intervention in autism.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Family and Disability Support Research Child Development and Digital Technology

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Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 125, Issue 1, pp. e17-e23

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2009-0958

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Randomized, Controlled Trial of an Intervention for Toddlers With Autism: The Early Start Denver Model

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