J Korean Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry.
2015 Jun;26(2):86-93. 10.5765/jkacap.2015.26.2.86.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behavioral Intervention : An Updated Review
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- 1College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Adolescent Psychiatry, Seoul National Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 4Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 5Department of Education, Inha University, Incheon, Korea.
- 6Department of Education, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea.
- 7Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kbn1@snu.ac.kr
- KMID: 2291585
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5765/jkacap.2015.26.2.86
Abstract
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by impaired social communication and repetitive, restricted behaviors and activities. The prevalence of ASD has been increasing for the past 2 decades, but evidence-based therapeutic approaches are lacking for patients with ASD. To date, there is no cure for the core symptoms of ASD, and the existing treatments focus on improving the patient's function and adaptation by using behavioral intervention methods. Behavioral interventions have been proven to show the greatest effect when applied before the age of 2 years, for at least 40-60 hours per week. Many clinicians and ASD families are unfamiliar with the treatment methods, and consequently, may seek unproven and potentially hazardous methods. The purpose of this article was to present an extensive and updated review on evidence-based ASD behavioral interventions that are commonly used in clinical settings.
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