The Kids Research Institute Australia logo
Donate

Discover Prevent Cure

Low-intensity parent- and clinician-delivered support for young autistic children in Aotearoa New Zealand: a randomised controlled trial

Aotearoa New Zealand does not provide publicly-funded intensive autism support. While parent-mediated supports are promising, children and families may also benefit from direct clinician support. We tested the efficacy of a low-intensity programme involving parent- and clinician-delivered support for autistic children.

Citation:
Waddington H, Jordan P, Hammond M, ……. Pillar S, van der Meer L, Whitehouse AJO. Low-intensity parent- and clinician-delivered support for young autistic children in Aotearoa New Zealand: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2024;51

Keywords:
Autism; Clinician support; Early start denver model; Low-intensity support; Parent coaching

Abstract:
Aotearoa New Zealand does not provide publicly-funded intensive autism support. While parent-mediated supports are promising, children and families may also benefit from direct clinician support. We tested the efficacy of a low-intensity programme involving parent- and clinician-delivered support for autistic children.