Update on behavioral interventions for autism and developmental disabilities

Abstract

An uptick in the number of rigorous tests of different interventions conducted in real-world settings with outcomes focused on core deficits bodes well for wide dissemination and implementation by nonspecialists in the community. Pilot and uncontrolled data on prevention and mechanism await further rigorous testing before conclusions can be drawn.

Keywords

• behavioral interventions
• autism spectrum disorder
• developmental disabilities