Non-pharmacological Interventions for Adults with Autism: a Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials
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Abstract To determine the effects of non-pharmacological randomised controlled trials in adults with autism, a systematic review was conducted across five electronic databases. A total 3865 abstracts were retrieved, which 41 articles met all inclusion criteria: trial; intervention; autism; and English publication. Twenty included studies had strong methodological quality ratings. No meta-analysis could be performed due to heterogeneity between studies. Articles reported on interventions for (1) social functioning language skills, (2) vocational rehabilitation outcomes, (3) cognitive skills training, (4) independent living skills. Social most studied intervention. PEERS young Project SEARCH plus ASD support strongest evidence. Emerging evidence suggests effective.
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عنوان ژورنال: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2195-7177', '2195-7185']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-021-00250-1