EFFICIENT EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS

Ngo Vinh Bach Duong; Tran Van Cong; Nguyen Thi Kim Hoa; Nguyen Nu Tam An

Tran Van Cong	congtv@vnu.edu.vn	VNU University of Education, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Ngo Vinh Bach Duong	duongnvb@isl.gov.vn	Center of Legal Advice - Institute Of State And Law 27 Tran Xuan Soan, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi, Vietnam
Nguyen Nu Tam An	nguyennutaman@gmail.com	Hanoi National University of Education 136 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Kim Hoa	hoantk@vnies.edu.vn	The Vietnam National Institute of Educational Sciences 52 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam

Summary:

A review of current research and practice in Vietnam shows that the interventional content and practice for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are primarily implemented in the special intervention agencies without a formal monitoring system. The quality of intervention has been reported to be not the same at these agencies. Therefore, this study has synthesized and analyzed 15 studies and scientific reports in the world on the criteria and strategies to choose appropriate interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder. The results were classified into two groups of two different subjects, professionals and parents/caregivers. Finally, a basic list to assist individuals involved in the intervention process for children to refer to and choose appropriate interventions has been proposed based on information from previous studies in the world as well as clinical practice experience of this research group. The list includes three main contents: evidence-based interventions, the content of the overall intervention plan, and the process of intervention practice.

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Keywords:

Evidence-based intervention

children with autism spectrum disorders

program selection criteria

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Journal:

Special education in Vietnam in the context of industrial revolution 4.0 opportunities and challenges

VIETNAM JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES

THE VIETNAM NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES

EFFICIENT EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS