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Project

The TADPOLE Study - Intensive Treatment for Toddlers with Autism

Center:

WA-University of Washington Institute on Human Development and Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Annette Estes
[email protected]
206-543-7326

Project Description:

Improvements in diagnostic tools and a greater level of professional education have allowed the identification of autism in two year olds and in even younger children. This project is part of a multi-site randomized clinical trial of early intensive behavioral intervention for toddlers with autism. Project goals are to: 1) assess the efficacy of early intensive behavioral intervention for improving outcomes for children with autism that can inform decisions regarding individualized interventions; and 2) to obtain outcome data on intervention models and effectiveness for children who begin treatment by or before 24 months of age.

Keyword(s):

intensive treatment toddlers autism

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Regional