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Evaluation of Comprehensive Treatment Models for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Abstract

Multiple dimensions of comprehensive treatment models (CTMs) for learners with autism were evaluated in this study. The purpose of the study was to provide evaluative information upon which service providers, family members, and researchers could make decisions about model adoption, selection for a family member, or future research. Thirty CTMs were identified, with the majority based on an applied behavior analysis framework, although a substantial minority followed a developmental or relationship-based model. As a group, CTMs were strongest in the operationalization of their models, although relatively weaker in measurement of implementation, and with notable exceptions, weak in evidence of efficacy.

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  1. The National Standards Project is located at the National Autism Center in MA. Its purpose is to identify research that documents efficacy of procedures and programs for learners with ASD. Investigators with this project conducted a comprehensive review of the literature and assembled a national review team to evaluate all articles identified. NSP staff is now aggregating the analyses by focused intervention practices and also CTMs. The four authors were reviewers with the NSP. The website for the NSP is: http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/about/national.php.

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This paper was based on a larger report funded by the California Department of Developmental Services and its Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guidelines for Effective Intervention project.

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  1. Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB 8180, 105 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-8180, USA

    Samuel L. Odom, Brian A. Boyd & Kara Hume

  2. Department of Special Education, College of Education, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA, 92182-1170, USA

    Laura J. Hall

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An erratum to this article can be found at http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-009-0873-6

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Odom, S.L., Boyd, B.A., Hall, L.J. et al. Evaluation of Comprehensive Treatment Models for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. J Autism Dev Disord 40, 425–436 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-009-0825-1

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