Feasibility and Initial Outcomes of the Social ABCs Parent-Mediated Intervention for Autistic Toddlers in Israel: A Pilot Single-Arm Study
Nitzan, T.; Matz Vaisman, T.; David Cohen, T.; Ilan, M.; Faroy, M.; Michaelovski, A.; Zigdon, D.; Meiri, G.; Dinstein, I.; Koller, J.
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The Social ABCs is a parent-mediated Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) that promotes early verbal communication and affect sharing emphasizing child-led learning within natural routines. Here we conducted a six-week pilot single-arm study of the Social ABCs program with 17 autistic toddlers (19-39 months) and their parents in Israel, employing pre- and post-intervention assessments including language, social communication, and parenting stress measures. Results demonstrated significant gains in expressive and receptive vocabulary, improved social communication reduced social withdrawal, and enhanced parent-child interaction quality, with high parental satisfaction and engagement. No significant changes were observed in autism symptom severity or developmental scores. These findings suggest that the Social ABCs is a feasible, promising erly intervention for autistic toddlers in Israel. Larger controlled trials are needed to confirm efficacy and assess long-term impact.
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