Systematic Review Offers Cautious Support For Positive Effects From Aba-Based Early Intervention Programs For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

This review provides a summary and appraisal commentary on the treatment review by Peters-Scheffer, N., Didden, R., Korzilius, H., & Sturmey, P. (2011). A meta-analytic study of the effectiveness of comprehensive ABA-based early intervention programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5, 60-69. Source of funding and disclosure of interest: This study was supported by Stichting De Driestroom, Elst, The Netherlands; the original authors of this research do not report any conflicts of interest. © 2011 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC