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Autism Early Intervention – Progress, Steps Backward, and the Reconciliation of Conflicting Narratives
Current psychiatry reports, v 26, pp 753-760
25 Oct 2024
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
We review recent research on interventions, services and supports for children on the autism spectrum, examining both advancements and setbacks.
Recent Findings
Progress has included an increase in quantity and rigor of intervention science, as well as a broadening of disciplines and perspectives engaged in the examination of early interventions, including their effectiveness, social validity and the contextual determinants of implementation outcomes. Setbacks have included the decrease in research involving children on the autism spectrum who have co-occurring profound intellectual disability, minimal or no spoken language, and who require constant assistance with daily living activities. This trend is alarming because it contributes to the marginalization and unmet needs of children who need intervention the most. Additionally, access to early intervention services is unequal and complicated by the misalignment of policy with the evolving evidence base in the field.
Summary
The recent growth in the depth and breadth of knowledge related to autism early intervention means that policies, practices, advocacy efforts and research directions can be grounded on a more comprehensive evidence base and societal appraisal of autism. Nevertheless, these indisputable markers of success co-exist with conflicting narratives that hinder the establishment of a cohesive agenda to tackle inequities experienced by marginalized subgroups. Reconciliation of conflicting narratives requires a nuanced and compassionate appraisal of sources of tensions and heterogeneity of needs within the autism spectrum.
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- Title
- Autism Early Intervention – Progress, Steps Backward, and the Reconciliation of Conflicting Narratives
- Creators
- Giacomo Vivanti (Corresponding Author) - Drexel University, Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)
- Publication Details
- Current psychiatry reports, v 26, pp 753-760
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 8
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001341150700001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85207371998
- Other Identifier
- 991021930612404721
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