Letter/Communication
Identifying and Addressing the Missing Links Between Research, Policy, and Practice in Autism Research: Lessons From Early Autism Screening and Intervention Research
Autism research, v 18(6), pp 1146-1155
Jun 2025
PMID: 40376816
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Abstract
The evidence base on autism diagnosis and intervention has grown exponentially in the past two decades, but there continue to be gaps in the path connecting research, policy, and practice. For example, although standardized autism screening tools have been shown to be helpful for identifying early signs of autism and facilitating early diagnosis, many pediatricians in the United States do not use them as recommended. Similarly, despite the sound evidence supporting Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions, they are seldom used in early intervention practice. This commentary examines the nature of these gaps using the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, Sustainment (EPIS) framework, with a focus on the role of "big P" policies, which include legislation and agency regulations, and "little p" policies, which include guidelines set by professional organizations. Efforts to bridge the gap between research and practice through policy offer the potential for improving the lives of those on the autism spectrum through early detection and intervention programs and beyond.
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- Title
- Identifying and Addressing the Missing Links Between Research, Policy, and Practice in Autism Research: Lessons From Early Autism Screening and Intervention Research
- Creators
- Giacomo Vivanti (Corresponding Author) - Drexel UniversityAnne M Roux - Drexel UniversityDiana L Robins - Drexel UniversityAndrea Trubanova Wieckowski - Drexel UniversityAllison S Nahmais - Drexel UniversityKaitlin Koffer Miller - Drexel UniversityLindsay L Shea - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Autism research, v 18(6), pp 1146-1155
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 10
- Grant note
- UT6MC45902 / HRSA HHS
- Resource Type
- Letter/Communication
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology); A.J. Drexel Autism Institute; Health Management and Policy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001489545800001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105005113697
- Other Identifier
- 991022053485804721
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