ERIC Number: EJ1426716
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-May
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Economic Evaluation of Early Interventions for Autistic Children: A Scoping Review
Katherine Pye; Hannah Jackson; Teresa Iacono; Alan Shiell
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v54 n5 p1691-1711 2024
Many autistic children access some form of early intervention, but little is known about the value for money of different programs. We completed a scoping review of full economic evaluations of early interventions for autistic children and/or their families. We identified nine studies and reviewed their methods and quality. Most studies involved behavioral interventions. Two were trial-based, and the others used various modelling methods. Clinical measures were often used to infer dependency levels and quality-adjusted life-years. No family-based or negative outcomes were included. Authors acknowledged uncertain treatment effects. We conclude that economic evaluations in this field are sparse, methods vary, and quality is sometimes poor. Economic research is needed alongside longer-term clinical trials, and outcome measurement in this population requires further exploration.
Descriptors: Economics, Early Intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Cost Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Behavior Modification, Outcome Measures, Randomized Controlled Trials, Quality of Life, Evaluation Methods
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Language: English
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