A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions to improve play skills in children with autism spectrum disorder
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Kent, Cally, Cordier, Reinie, Joosten, Annette, Wilkes-Gillan, Sarah, Bundy, Anita and Speyer, Renée. (2020). A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions to improve play skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 7(1), pp. 91-118. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-019-00181-y
Authors | Kent, Cally, Cordier, Reinie, Joosten, Annette, Wilkes-Gillan, Sarah, Bundy, Anita and Speyer, Renée |
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Abstract | Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience difficulty with play, and a number of different interventions have been developed and evaluated to address this deficit. This systematic review of randomized controlled trials identified 19 studies reporting on play-based interventions for children with ASD aged 2–12 years. The components of each study, including elements of the interventions and methodological quality, were examined. A meta-analysis was completed for 11 studies, and a small but significant treatment effect was identified (Hedges’ g = 0.439). The current review supports future development of interventions with a focus on the child with ASD across social environments. Outcome measures and comprehensive reporting of intervention components are important considerations in future intervention development and testing. Significance for clinicians and future research is discussed. PROSPERO registration number: RD42015026263. |
Keywords | play; autism spectrum disorder; intervention; systematic review; meta-analysis; child |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Journal citation | 7 (1), pp. 91-118 |
Publisher | Springer |
ISSN | 2195-7177 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40489-019-00181-y |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85069932549 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 91-118 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
29 Jul 2019 | |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 12 Jul 2019 |
Deposited | 22 Jun 2021 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8w439/a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-interventions-to-improve-play-skills-in-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder
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