Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ›› 2024, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (8): 888-893.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2024.08.003

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Effect of different interventions on joint attention in children aged three to six years with mild to moderate autism spectrum disorder

YANG Yuran1, WANG Qian1(), CHEN Cuicui1, DU Xiaoxin2   

  1. 1. Tianhua College of Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai 201815, China
    2. East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, China
  • Received:2024-07-04 Published:2024-08-25 Online:2024-09-11
  • Supported by:
    Community Teacher Program of Private Universities in Shanghai(Z3100321004)

Abstract:

Objective To compare the effect of discrete trial training (DTT), pivotal response treatment (PRT) and a combination of DTT and PRT on joint attention in children aged three to six years with mild to moderate autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Methods From January, 2023 to March, 2024, 39 children with ASD aged 36 to 72 months in Tiger Children's Rehabilitation Center in Shanghai were randomly divided into DTT, PRT and combination groups, who received DTT, PRT and a combination of DTT and PRT, respectively, for ten weeks. They were assessed with Joint Attention Assessment Scale for children with ASD before and after intervention.

Results Two cases in DTT group and one case in PRT group dropped down, resulting in a final sample of 36 cases. The main effects of group (F= 11.225, P< 0.001) and time (F= 416.935, P< 0.001) were significant, as well as the interaction (F= 10.501, P< 0.001), and the combination group was the best during intervention and follow-up (P < 0.05).

Conclusions Both DTT and PRT may improve joint attention in children with ASD, and the combination of DTT and PRT is the best.

Key words: autism spectrum disorder, children, joint attention, discrete trial training, pivotal response treatment

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