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Reviews of autism interventions

This page provides a select list of major reviews of interventions for autism spectrum disorders.

If you know of any significant reviews we should include please email info@researchautism.net with the details. Thank you.

If you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain full copies of some of the items listed on this page from your local public library, your college library, or the National Autistic Society’s Information Centre.

General

Bodfish JW. (2004). Treating the core features of autism: are we there yet? Ment Retard Dev Disabil Res Rev, 10(4), pp. 318-26. Read Abstract

Carr JE, Leblanc LA. (2007). Autism spectrum disorders in early childhood: an overview for practicing physicians. Prim Care, 34(2), pp. 343-359. Read Abstract

Committee on Children With Disabilities. (2001). American Academy of Pediatrics: The pediatrician’s role in the diagnosis and management of autistic spectrum disorder in children. Pediatrics, 107(5), pp. 1221-1226. Read Abstract

Couper JJ, Sampson AJ. (2003). Children with autism deserve evidence-based intervention. Med J Aust, 178(9), pp. 424-425.

Francis K. (2005). Autism interventions: a critical update. Dev Med Child Neurol, 47(7), pp. 493-499. Read Abstract

Gerlach, E.K. (2000). Autism treatment guide. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons

Gillberg, C. (Ed.). (1989). Diagnosis and treatment of autism. New York/London: Plenum Press

Green V.A. et al. (2006). Internet survey of treatments used by parents of children with autism. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 27(1), pp. 70-84. Read Abstract

Herbert, J.D., Sharp, I.R. and Gaudiano, B.A. (2002). Separating fact from fiction in the etiology and treatment of autism: A scientific review of the evidence. Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice, 1(1), pp. ?. Read Full item

Hollander, E. and Anagnostou, E. (Eds). (2007). Clinical manual for the treatment of autism Washington, D.C. and London: American Psychiatric Publishing Inc.

Howlin, P. (2000). Autism and intellectual disability: diagnostic and treatment issues. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 93(7), pp. 351-355. Read Full item (PDF document.)

Howlin P. (2005). The effectiveness of interventions for children with autism. J Neural Transm Suppl, 69, pp. 101-119. Read Abstract

Howlin P. (2008). Identifying effective interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 52(10), pp. 817. Read Abstract

Humphrey N. and Parkinson G. (2006). Research on interventions for children and young people on the autistic spectrum: a critical perspective. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 6(2), pp. 76-86. Read Original research report (PDF document)

National Autistic Society. (2003). Approaches to autism: An easy to use guide to many and varied approaches to autism. London: The National Autistic Society.

Rogers SJ. (1998). Empirically supported comprehensive treatments for young children with autism. J Clin Child Psychol, 27(2), pp. 168-179. Read Abstract

Rogers S.J. and Vismara L.A. (2008). Evidence-based comprehensive treatments for early autism. J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol, 37(1), pp. 8-38. Read Abstract

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network. (2007). Assessment, diagnosis and clinical interventions for children and young people with autism spectrum disorders. Edinburgh, SIGN. Read Quick reference guide (PDF document). Full guideline (PDF document).

Simpson R.L. et al. (2005). Autism spectrum disorders: interventions and treatments for children and youth. California, Corwin Press.

Tanguay PE. (2000). Pervasive developmental disorders: a 10-year review. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry, 39(9), 1079-1095. Read Abstract

Vitiello B, Wagner A. (2004). Government initiatives in autism clinical trials. CNS Spectr, 9(1), pp. 66-70. Read Abstract

Witwer A, Lecavalier L. (2005). Treatment incidence and patterns in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol, 5(4), pp. 671-681. Read Abstract

Zager, D. (Ed.) (2005). Autism spectrum disorders: Identification, education and treatment. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Behavioural and Educational

Fletcher-Campbell, F. (2003). Review of the research literature on educational interventions for pupils with autistic spectrum disorders. Slough: National Foundation for Educational Research. Read Full item

Howlin P. (1998). Practitioner review: psychological and educational treatments for autism. J Child Psychol Psychiatry, 39(3), pp. 307-322. Read Abstract

Lancaster BM. (2005). Assessment and treatment of autism. Indian J Pediatr, 72(1), pp. 45-52. Read Abstract

McConachie, H. and Diggle, T. (2007). Parent implemented early interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 13, pp. 120-129. Read Abstract

Matson JL, Matson ML, Rivet TT. (2007). Social-skills treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders: an overview. Behav Modif, 31(5), pp. 682-707. Read Abstract

Matson JL. (2007). Determining treatment outcome in early intervention programs for autism spectrum disorders: a critical analysis of measurement issues in learning based interventions. Res Dev Disabil, 28(2), pp. 207-218. Read Abstract

Ospina M.B. et al. (Epub ahead of print). Behavioural and developmental interventions for autism spectrum disorder: a clinical systematic review. PLoS ONE 3(11), e3755. Read Abstract Read Full Item

Ruberman L. (2002). Psychotherapy of children with pervasive developmental disorders. Am J Psychother, 56(2), pp. 262-73. Read Abstract

Scattone D, Knight KR. (2006). Current trends in behavioral interventions for children with autism. Int Rev Neurobiol, 72, pp. 181-193. Read Abstract

Vismar, L.A. and Rogers, S. (2007). Early intervention: Teaching approaches with demonstrated success. Autism Advocate, 3(48).

Pharmacological (Medications)

Angley M. et al. (2007). Children and autism—Part 1—recognition and pharmacological management. Aust Fam Physician, 36(9), pp. 741-744. Read Abstract

Bethea TC, Sikich L. (2007). Early pharmacological treatment of autism: a rationale for developmental treatment. Biol Psychiatry, 61(4), pp. 521-537. Read Abstract

Bostic JQ, King BH. (2005). Autism spectrum disorders: emerging pharmacotherapy. Expert Opin Emerg Drugs, 10(3), pp. 521-536. Read Abstract

Broadstock M, Doughty C, Eggleston M. (2007). Systematic review of the effectiveness of pharmacological treatments for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder. Autism, 11(4), pp. 335-348. Read Abstract

Chez MG, Memon S, Hung PC. (2004). Neurologic treatment strategies in autism: an overview of medical intervention strategies. Semin Pediatr Neurol, 11(3), pp. 229-235. Read Abstract

Findling R.L. (2005). Pharmacologic treatment of behavioral symptoms in autism and pervasive developmental disorders. J Clin Psychiatry, 66(Suppl 10), pp. 26-31. Read Abstract

Gerlai R, Gerlai J. (2004). Autism: a target of pharmacotherapies? Drug Discov Today, 9(8), pp. 366-374. Read Abstract

Hollander E, Phillips AT, Yeh CC. (2003). Targeted treatments for symptom domains in child and adolescent autism. Lancet. 362(9385), pp. 732-734. Read Abstract

King BH, Bostic JQ. (2006). An update on pharmacologic treatments for autism spectrum disorders. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am, 15(1), pp. 161-175. Read Abstract

Leskovec T.J., Rowles B.M. and Findling R.L. (2008). Pharmacological treatment options for autism spectrum disorders in children and adolescents. Harv Rev Psychiatry, 16(2), pp. 97-112. Read Abstract

McCracken JT. (2005). Safety issues with drug therapies for autism spectrum disorders. J Clin Psychiatry, 66(Suppl 10), pp. 32-37. Read Abstract

Malone R.P. et al. (2005). Advances in drug treatments for children and adolescents with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders. CNS Drugs, 19(11), 923-934. Read Abstract

Mandell, D.S. et al. (2008). Psychotropic medication use among medicaid-enrolled children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatrics. 121, e441-e448. Read Abstract

Myers SM. (2007). The status of pharmacotherapy for autism spectrum disorders. Expert Opin Pharmacother, 8(11), pp. 1579-1603. Read Abstract

Oswald DP, Sonenklar NA. (2007). Medication use among children with autism spectrum disorders. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol, 17(3), pp. 348-355. Read Abstract

Palermo MT, Curatolo P. (2004). Pharmacologic treatment of autism. J Child Neurol, 19(3), pp. 155-64. Read Abstract

Posey DJ, McDougle CJ. (2001). Pharmacotherapeutic management of autism. Expert Opin Pharmacother, 2(4), pp. 587-600. Read Abstract

Scahill L, Koenig K. (1999). Pharmacotherapy in children and adolescents with pervasive developmental disorders. J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs, 12(1), pp. 41-43. Read Abstract

Tsai LY. (1999). Psychopharmacology in autism. Psychosom Med, 61(5), pp. 651-665. Read Abstract Full item

Tsai, L.Y. Medical treatments in autism. IN. Zager, D. (Ed.) (2005). Autism spectrum disorders: Identification, education and treatment. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum., pp. 395-492.

Unwin GL, Deb S. (2008). Use of medication for the management of behavior problems among adults with intellectual disabilities: a clinicians’ consensus survey. Am J Ment Retard, 113(1), pp. 19-31. Read Abstract

Volkmar FR. (2001). Pharmacological interventions in autism: theoretical and practical issues. J Clin Child Psychol, 30(1), pp. 80-87. Read Abstract

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Adams, J.B. (2007). Summary of biomedical treatments for autism. San Diego: CA: Autism Research Institute. Read Full item (PDF document).

Baranek G. T. (2002). Efficacy of sensory and motor interventions for children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 32(5), pp. 397-422. Read Abstract

Brown KA, Patel DR. (2005). Complementary and alternative medicine in developmental disabilities. Indian J Pediatr, 72(11), 949-952. Read Abstract

Gupta S. (2000). Immunological treatments for autism. J Autism Dev Disord, 30(5), pp. 475-479. Read Abstract

Hanson E. et al. (2007). Use of complementary and alternative medicine among children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. J Autism Dev Disord, 37(4), pp. 628-636. Read Abstract

Hyman S.L., Levy S.E. (2005). Introduction: novel therapies in developmental disabilities—hope, reason, and evidence. Ment Retard Dev Disabil Res Rev, 11(2),pp. 107-109. Read Abstract

Kidd PM. (2002). Autism, an extreme challenge to integrative medicine. Part 2: medical management. Altern Med Rev, 7(6), pp. 472-499. Read Abstract

Levy S.E., Hyman SL. (2003). Use of complementary and alternative treatments for children with autistic spectrum disorders is increasing. Pediatr Ann, 32(10), pp. 685-691. Read Abstract

Levy S.E., Hyman SL. (2005). Novel treatments for autistic spectrum disorders. Ment Retard Dev Disabil Res Rev,11(2), PP. 131-142. Read Abstract

Levy S., Hyman S. (2008). Complementary and alternative medicine treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 17(4), pp. 803-820. Read Abstract

Page T. (2000). Metabolic approaches to the treatment of autism spectrum disorders. J Autism Dev Disord, 30(5), pp. 463-469. Read Abstract

Rimland B, Baker S.M. (1996). Brief report: alternative approaches to the development of effective treatments for autism. J Autism Dev Disord, 26(2), pp. 237-241.

Rimland B. (1988). Controversies in the treatment of autistic children: vitamin and drug therapy. J Child Neurol, 3, Suppl, S68-72. Read Abstract

Schechtman M.A. (2007). Scientifically unsupported therapies in the treatment of young children with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatr Ann, 36(8), pp. 497-48, 500-502, 504-505. Read Abstract

Wong HH, Smith R.G. (2006). Patterns of complementary and alternative medical therapy use in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. J Autism Dev Disord, 36(7), pp. 901-909. Read Abstract

Wong V. (Epub ahead of print). Use of complementary and alternative Medicine (CAM) in autism spectrum disorder (ASD): Comparison of chinese and western culture (Part A). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Read Abstract

Zimmerman A.W. (2000). Commentary: immunological treatments for autism: in search of reasons for promising approaches. J Autism Dev Disord, 30(5), pp. 481-484.

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