RCT: Preemptive intervention may improve developmental outcomes in infants showing early signs of autism.

Effect of Preemptive Intervention on Developmental Outcomes Among Infants Showing Early Signs of Autism: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Outcomes to Diagnosis – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)

Commentaries:

Intervening Before 18 Months May Reduce Odds of Autism Diagnosis in Babies Identified at High Risk – Psychiatric News Alert

Expert reaction to trial looking at the effect of a pre-emptive intervention in children showing early signs of autism on developmental outcomes – Science Media Centre

Autism therapy aimed at infants may reduce likelihood of later diagnosis – The Guardian

Commentary on Twitter

An Australian randomized clinical trial found that ‘pre-emptive’ therapy during infancy reduced #autism diagnostic behaviors and improved language ability across early childhood https://t.co/Sybbu4hRWL

— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) September 20, 2021