Narrative ReviewAutism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research2024
The devil is in the details: Advancing our collective understanding of naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions.
Stephanie Shire
PMID 37943121WHAT IT FOUND
What this paper is
This is a theoretical commentary proposing next steps for autism intervention science, specifically regarding Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs). It discusses the need for clearer definitions of strategies, more rigorous effectiveness trials, and better understanding of active ingredients. It reports no new patient data, no outcomes, and no findings from a specific study, so there is nothing here to change your clinical practice on.