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A systematic review of pragmatic language interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder

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  • Lauren Parsons
  • Reinie Cordier
  • Natalie Munro
  • Annette Joosten
  • Renée Speyer

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There is a need for evidence based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to limit the life-long, psychosocial impact of pragmatic language impairments. This systematic review identified 22 studies reporting on 20 pragmatic language interventions for children with ASD aged 0–18 years. The characteristics of each study, components of the interventions, and the methodological quality of each study were reviewed. Meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effectiveness of 15 interventions. Results revealed some promising approaches, indicating that active inclusion of the child and parent in the intervention was a significant mediator of intervention effect. Participant age, therapy setting or modality were not significant mediators between the interventions and measures of pragmatic language. The long-term effects of these interventions and the generalisation of learning to new contexts is largely unknown. Implications for clinical practice and directions for future research are discussed.

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  • Lauren Parsons & Reinie Cordier & Natalie Munro & Annette Joosten & Renée Speyer, 2017. "A systematic review of pragmatic language interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(4), pages 1-37, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0172242
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172242
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    1. Flavia Marino & Chiara Failla & Roberta Bruschetta & Noemi Vetrano & Ileana Scarcella & Germana Doria & Paola Chilà & Roberta Minutoli & David Vagni & Gennaro Tartarisco & Antonio Cerasa & Giovanni Pi, 2023. "TeleRehabilitation of Social-Pragmatic Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Principal Component Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-13, February.
    2. Adam Said Mang’ombe & George Mathenge Wairungu (Ph.D)., 2021. "Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of contemporary literature on Common Communication Difficulties and Recommended Research Based Intervention Strategies," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 8(4), pages 154-163, April.

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