Smarter approach to personalizing intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder

Abstract

Purpose: This review article introduces research These research methods include adaptive treatment methods for personalization of intervention. Our goals designs and the Sequential Multiple Assignment are to review evidence-based practices for improving Randomized Trial. Examples of empirical studies using social communication impairment in children with autism research designs are presented to answer questions spectrum disorder generally and then how these practices of personalization. can be systematized in ways that personalize intervention, Conclusion: Bridging the gap between research studies especially for children who respond slowly to an initial and clinical practice can be advanced by research that evidence-based practice. attempts to answer questions pertinent to the broad Method: The narrative reflects on the current status of heterogeneity in children with autism spectrum disorder, modular and targeted interventions on social communication their response to interventions, and the fact that a single outcomes in the field of autism research. Questions are intervention is not effective for all children. introduced regarding personalization of interventions Presentation Video: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha. that can be addressed through research methods. 7298021