Evaluating the Impact of Interventions on Developmental Outcomes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 829
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) increases, it is important to objectively measure the developmental outcomes associated with interventions. This research is crucial for the continued use and refinement of best practices to support children on the autism spectrum. This Special Issue will focus on the impact of interventions in children with ASD. For this Special Issue, the interventions studied can be medical (e.g., medication trials), behavioral (e.g., individual therapy, group interventions, etc.), or a combination of both. We are interested in manuscripts that report the outcomes relevant to development, including social skills, language development, or academic performance. Manuscripts reporting on neuroscience outcomes are also of interest, provided that there is sufficient justification for the developmental relevance of neural measures/mechanisms. The results of early interventions for children at increased risk for (but not yet diagnosed with) ASD will also be considered if developmental outcomes are reported.
Dr. Katherine Meltzoff
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- autism spectrum disorder
- intervention
- outcomes
- social skills
- development
- early intervention
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