The Evidence Base for Interventions for Individuals With ASD: A Call to Improve Practice Conceptualization and Synthesis
Jennifer R. Ledford, Joseph M. Lambert, Erin E. Barton, Kevin M. Ayres
Abstract
Identifying potentially effective practices for improving outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex process. In this article, we respond to recent reviews of evidence-based practices for individuals with ASD. We identify possible problems and make suggestions in relation to identifying well-specified practices, inclusion of gray literature, and considering use of studies with noneffects in systematic reviews.
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ConceptualizationAutism spectrum disorderPsychologyAutismPsychological interventionInclusion (mineral)Best practiceSystematic reviewClinical psychologyEvidence-based practiceApplied psychologyDevelopmental psychologyMEDLINEPsychiatrySocial psychologyAlternative medicineMedicineComputer sciencePathologyPolitical scienceArtificial intelligenceEconomicsLawManagementAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchBehavioral and Psychological StudiesAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder