The only study investigating the rapid prompting method has serious methodological flaws but data suggest the most likely outcome is prompt dependency

Abstract

This review provides a summary and appraisal commentary on the treatment review by Chen, G. M., Yoder, K. J., Ganzel, B. L., Goodwin, M. S., & Belmonte, M. K. (2012). Harnessing repetitive behaviors to engage attention and learning in a novel therapy for autism: an exploratory analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 3, 1–16

Source of funding and disclosure of interest: The study was funded by Faculty Early Career Development Award from Cornell University, Department of Human Development, Behavioral and Economic Sciences, US National Science Foundation. No financial conflict of interest was reported.

Declaration of interests: The commentary authors report no conflicts of interests and are solely responsible for the content and writing of this structured abstract.