Comparative Effectiveness Review Of Interventions For Adolescents & Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders

The report compared studies of autism interventions where outcomes were reported for adolescents and young adults between the ages of 13 and 30 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. The goal was to determine if evidence existed to demonstrate the superiority of any interventions on outcomes, including harms and adverse effects of interventions addressing core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder; common co-morbid medical and mental health disorders; educational and occupational/vocational attainment; quality of life; access to health and other services; and the transition process. In general, the researchers said studies lacked sufficient quality to determine the effectiveness of one . . .