Xpost - new study comparing intensive behavioral v. eclectic

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Third in the series from these researchers proving EIBI more effective than

eclectic. Haven't read it yet -- my trial issue of this journal is on the way

from Sage.

Hope it's useful,

Wil

Behavior Modification, Vol. 31, No. 3, 264-278 (2007)

DOI: 10.1177/0145445506291396

© 2007 SAGE Publications

Outcome for Children with Autism who Began Intensive Behavioral Treatment

Between Ages 4 and 7 A Comparison Controlled Study Svein Eikeseth

Akershus University College, Norway Tristram University of

Rochester, NY Jahr Akershus University Hospital, Norway Sigmund

Eldevik Nordvoll School & Autism Centre, Norway This study extends findings

on the effects of intensive applied behavior analytic treatment for children

with autism who began treatment at a mean age of 5.5 years. The behavioral

treatment group (n = 13, 8 boys) was compared to an eclectic treatment group (n

= 12, 11 boys). Assignment to groups was made independently based on the

availability of qualified supervisors. Both behavioral and eclectic treatment

took place in public kindergartens and elementary schools for typically

developing children. At a mean age of 8 years, 2 months, the behavioral

treatment group showed larger increases in IQ and adaptive functioning than did

the eclectic group. The behavioral treatment group also displayed fewer aberrant

behaviors and social problems at follow-up. Results suggest that

behavioral treatment was effective for children with autism in the study.

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