Effect of early intensive intervention program in children with autistic spectrum disorders on IQ outcome

บทคัดย่อ

Objective IQ outcome was assessed for early intensive intervention treatment in children with autistic spectrum disorders for 4 years follow-up. 
Materials and methods Children with autistic spectrum disorders at Rajanagarindra Institute of Child Development who were treated with the two types of program were compared. An intensive intervention program treatment for 25 hours per week was used in twenty-four patients. A non–in-tensive intervention program treatment for 10 hours per week was used in twenty-eight patients. All continuously received the intervention program with a mean of 20 months. The assessment of the program was done after receiving treatment 42 months by using Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistic, and independent t–test to analyze between two groups. 
Results IQ score in patients with early intensive intervention program group was higher than those with non-intensive intervention group. The mean IQ for participants in an intensive intervention group and a non-intensive intervention group was 101.3 and 85.6, respectively. 
Conclusion IQ outcome in children with autistic spectrum disorders for early intensive intervention program was higher than those with non–intensive intervention program of treatment. After 4 years follow up, their IQ reached to average range (90-109).