Scoping review of early intervention research in families of  children with autism spectrum disorder

HAO Danshi; LIU Shu; QIN Yangyang; ZHONG Yuan; YANG Yanming

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2024-0202

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2025, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (3) : 313-318. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2024-0202

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Scoping review of early intervention research in families of children with autism spectrum disorder

HAO Danshi^1,2, LIU Shu², QIN Yangyang², ZHONG Yuan², YANG Yanming²

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Objective To conduct a scoping review of family-based early intervention studies in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and to determine the essential components of early family interventions, so as to provide reference for clinical practice. Methods A systematic search was performed across PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, WOS, Cochrane Library, SinoMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Medical Database, and VIP Information Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, with the time span ranging from database inception to February 2024. Results Fourteen articles were included in the synthesis. Predominantly, interventions were grounded in structured training methodologies, the Denver Model of Early Intervention, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Intervention strategies encompassed online guidance, parent-child play interactions, and naturalistic scenario interventions. The duration of interventions typically spanned three to four months. Outcome measures entailed assessments of the child's symptoms, abilities, and parental evaluations. Findings indicated that family-based early interventions facilitated skill development in children with ASD and improved parental psychological well-being; however, inconsistencies in intervention intensity, evaluation metrics, and completion rates were evident. Conclusions Research on family-based early interventions for ASD is still evolving. Future endeavors should focus on refining assessment frameworks, intensifying intervention efforts, leveraging internet technologies, and devising scientifically sound and efficacious family intervention protocols.

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autism spectrum disorder / family early intervention / scoping review

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HAO Danshi, LIU Shu, QIN Yangyang, ZHONG Yuan, YANG Yanming. Scoping review of early intervention research in families of children with autism spectrum disorder[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2025, 33(3): 313-318 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2024-0202

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