
Shyamal Kumar
Reborn Child Developmental Centre, IndiaPresentation Title:
Effectiveness of Home-Based Intervention (HBI) in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A pilot pre-post study
Abstract
Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with increasing prevalence. In low-resource settings, Home-Based Intervention (HBI) may be a viable and effective approach.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of an HBI plan in improving behavioral outcomes in children with ASD.
Methods: A pre-post study design was used. Forty-eight children aged 2–6 years diagnosed with ASD underwent a structured HBI plan. Pre- and post-intervention scores were assessed using the Trivandrum Autism Behavior Checklist (TABC). Additional data on sleep profile, screen time, age, and gender were analyzed.
Results: A significant mean reduction in TABC scores was observed post-intervention (mean change: 8.79 ± 5.2; p < 0.0001). Mean screen time was 3.85 hrs/day, and average sleep duration was 10.59 hrs/day. No significant correlation was found between baseline TABC score and screen time or sleep profile. A weak, non-significant trend was found on longer intervention duration associated with less improvement (r = –0.23, p = 0.12).
Conclusion: HBI is a promising approach for managing children with ASD in resource-limited settings, with notable behavioral improvements over time.
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