CONTEXT: Early intensive behavioral and developmental interventions for young children
with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may enhance developmental outcomes.
OBJECTIVE: To systematically review evidence regarding such interventions for children
aged 12 and younger with ASDs. METHODS: We searched Medline, PsycINFO, and ERIC
(Education Resources Information Center) from 2000 to May 2010. Two reviewers
independently assessed studies against predetermined inclusion/exclusion criteria. Two …