Systematic review offers cautious support for positive effects from ABA-based early intervention programs for children with autism spectrum disorder

Abstract

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.

Acknowledgments

Declaration of interest: The commentary authors have no conflicts of interest and are solely responsible for the content of this structured abstract.

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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.