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

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    Authors
    Parsons, L.
    Cordier, Reinie
    Munro, N.
    Joosten, A.
    Speyer, R.
    Date
    2017
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Citation
    Parsons, L. and Cordier, R. and Munro, N. and Joosten, A. and Speyer, R. 2017. A systematic review of pragmatic language interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder.. PLoS One. 12 (4).
    Source Title
    PLoS One
    DOI
    10.1371/journal.pone.0172242
    ISSN
    1932-6203
    School
    School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/52375
    Collection
    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    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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