Implementation of the Early Start Denver Model in an Italian community

摘要: Identifying effective, community-based specialized interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorder is an international clinical and research priority. We evaluated the effectiveness of Early Start Denver Model intervention in a group living Italian community compared to who received treatment as usual. A total 22 diagnosed center-based context 6 h per week over months. The was 70 usual average 5.2 Children both groups improved cognitive, adaptive, social skills after 3 months treatment. made larger gains cognitive adaptive Our results are discussed terms implications practice. study supports positive impact non-English-speaking community.