Integrating Measurement-Based Care into Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Insights from a Community Clinic

Measurement-based care (MBC), an evidence-based approach that has demonstrated efficacy for improving treatment outcomes, has yet to be investigated in clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The current paper investigates the use of MBC in autistic ( n  = 20) and non-autistic ( n  = 20) clients matc...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2021-10, Vol.51 (10), p.3651-3661
Main Authors: McFayden, Tyler C., Gatto, Alyssa J., Dahiya, Angela V., Antezana, Ligia, Miyazaki, Yasuo, Cooper, Lee D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autism
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Care and treatment
Child and School Psychology
Clients
Clinical outcomes
Clinics
Community Health Services
Diagnosis
Efficacy
Evidence Based Practice
Linear analysis
Management
Measurement
Neurosciences
Original Paper
Outcomes of Treatment
Pediatrics
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Psychology
Public Health
Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Treatment outcomes
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Summary:Measurement-based care (MBC), an evidence-based approach that has demonstrated efficacy for improving treatment outcomes, has yet to be investigated in clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The current paper investigates the use of MBC in autistic ( n  = 20) and non-autistic ( n  = 20) clients matched on age, sex, and presenting problem. Results of change score analysis indicated that utilizing routine symptom monitoring can enhance treatment evaluation. Autistic clients participated in significantly more sessions, made significantly less progress, and were less compliant with MBC than non-autistic clients. Though hierarchical linear modeling demonstrated no significant differences in treatment slope, results indicated moderate effect size. These results inform the use of MBC in community clinics, highlighting policy implications and need for targeted measurement.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-020-04824-6