Nesrhtens…..

Sigmund Eldevik et al has published a meta-analysis of early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) for children with autism in the current number of Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, supporting EIBI as the treatment of choiche for young children diagnosed with autism. This is of course not surplisingly for those following the field of autism and/or applied behavior analysis (ABA).

The meta-analysis is done on basis of 9 studies, based on strict inclusion criteria. And based on those they computed the effect size in intelectual progress and adaptive progres using Hodges g, and:

Our results support the clinical implication that at present, and in the absence of other interventions with established efficacy, Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention should be an intervention of choice for children with autism.

Related posts:

1. Data collection in Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention – part 1
2. Special Report: Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention Based on Applied Behavior Analysis among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
3. Early Intensive Behavioral Interventions for Children with Autism – Supervision