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| Evaluation of Behavior Analytic Interventions for Individuals with Autism: National Standards Project 2 |
| Sunday, May 25, 2014 |
| 9:00 AM–9:20 AM |
| W184bc (McCormick Place Convention Center) |
| Area: AUT |
| Chair: Hanna C. Rue (National Autism Center) |
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| Evaluation of Behavior Analytic Interventions for Individuals with Autism: National Standards Project 2 |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| HANNA C. RUE (National Autism Center), Maria Knox (National Autism Center) |
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| Abstract: There is much discussion in the field of behavior analysis regarding the state of evidence-based interventions for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What constitutes "evidence-based" for a specific population (e.g., individuals with an ASD) in behavior analysis? There are many behavior analytic studies in which individualized treatment plans with common elements have demonstrated effective and beneficial results. However, the effectiveness of some of the complex and individualized treatment packages have not been replicated in a manner that satisfies the definition for "evidence based" for some practitioners. The current presentation discusses the methodology of the National Standards Project 2 (NSP2)used to identify evidence-based interventions for children and adults with an ASD. The NSP2 included a review of 350 empirical articles evaluating treatments for individuals under the age of 22 years. The review also included an evaluation of 25 treatment outcome studies in which individuals over the age of 22 participated. The methodology of the NSP2 will be compared to other systematic reviews of the ASD treatment literature. A discussion of criteria for evidence-based interventions for individuals with an ASD concludes the presentation. |
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