We examined the research evidence on 111 autism early intervention approaches. Here’s what we found.

We organised the dizzying range of interventions out there into nine categories. Categorising them this way can help parents, clinicians and policy makers find a common language.

The nine categories are:

1. behavioural interventions (such as Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention)
2. developmental interventions (such as Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy) 
3. naturalistic developmental and behavioural interventions (such as Early Start Denver Model)
4. sensory-based interventions (such as Ayres Sensory Integration®, or sensory “diets”)
5. technology-based interventions (such as apps or gaming-style interventions);
6. animal-assisted interventions 
7. cognitive behaviour therapy 
8. Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped Children (the TEACCH program) and
9. other interventions that do not fit in these categories.

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