Characterizing predictors of response to behavioral interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analytic approach

Citation:
Chetcuti L, Uljarević M, Schuck RK, …….. Trembath D, Vadgama Y, Varcin KJ, Vivanti G, Whitehouse AJO, Helton M, Frazier TW. Characterizing predictors of response to behavioral interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analytic approach. Clin Psychol Rev. 2025;119.

Keywords:
Autism spectrum disorder; Early intensive behavioral intervention; Heterogeneity; Naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention; Predictors of response

Abstract:
A comprehensive understanding of specific factors contributing to variability in responsiveness of children with autism to interventions is paramount for making evidence-based clinical and policy decisions. This meta-analysis examined child and family characteristics, as well as intervention design factors, associated with outcomes of behavioral interventions for children with autism.