Studies from S.E. Gutstein and colleagues provide new data on autism in children
2007 NOV 12 -- Data detailed in 'Evaluation of the relationship development intervention program' have been presented. "This study is the second in a series evaluating the effectiveness of Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) to address unique deficits inherent in autism spectrum disorders. RDI is a parent-based, cognitive-developmental approach, in which primary caregivers are trained to provide daily opportunities for successful functioning in increasingly challenging dynamic systems," scientists writing in the journal Autism report. "This study reviewed the progress of 16 children who participated in RDI between 2000 and 2005. Changes in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), flexibility, and school placement were compared prior to treatment and at a minimum 30 month follow-up period. While all children met ADOS/ADI-R criteria for autism prior to treatment, no child met criteria at follow-up. Similar positive results were found in relation to flexibility and educational placement," wrote S.E. Gutstein and colleagues, . The researchers concluded: "Generalizability of current findings is limited by the lack of a control or comparison group, constraints on age and IQ of treated children, parent self-selection, and parent education conducted through a single clinic setting." Gutstein and colleagues published their study in Autism (Evaluation of the relationship development intervention program. Autism, 2007;11(5):397-411). Additional information can be obtained by contacting S.E. Gutstein, The Connections Center, Houston, Texas 77025 USA.. The publisher of the journal Autism can be contacted at: Sage Publications Ltd., 1 Olivers Yard, 55 City Road, London EC1Y 1SP, England. Keywords: United States, Houston, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Diagnostics, Neurology. This article was prepared by Gastroenterology Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Gastroenterology Week via NewsRx.com.
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