Research Studies on Making the Decision

This page provides a select list of  research studies on the use of interventions for autistic people and on how individuals decide which ones to use.

Please see also: Guidance on Interventions

If you know of any other publications we should list on this page please email info@informationautism.org

Please note that we are unable to supply publications unless we are listed as the publisher. However, if you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain them from your local public library, your college library or direct from the publisher.

Related Publications

• Bowker A. et al. (2011) Treatments for autism: Parental choices and perceptions of change. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 41(10), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Carlon S., Carter M., Stephenson J. (2013) A review of declared factors identified by parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in making intervention decisions. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 7(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Christon L. M., Mackintosh V. H., Myers B. J. (2010) Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments by parents of children with autism spectrum disorders, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 4(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Goin-Kochel R. P., Mackintosh V. H., Myers B. J. (2009) Parental reports on the efficacy of treatments and therapies for their children with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Grant N., Rodger S., Hoffmann T. (2016) Intervention decision-making processes and information preferences of parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. Child Care Health and Development. 42(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Hebert E. B. (2014) Factors affecting parental decision-making regarding interventions for their child with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 29(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Levy S. E. et al. (2016) Shared decision making and treatment decisions for young children with autism spectrum disorder. Academic Pediatrics. 16(6), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Mire S. S. et al. (2015) Age-related trends in treatment use for children with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 15 Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Mire S. S. et al. Parent perceptions about autism spectrum disorder influence treatment choices. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Patten E. et al. (2013) Child and family characteristics influencing intervention choices in autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 28(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Paynter J. et al. Utilisation of evidence-based practices by ASD early intervention service providers. Autism. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Pituch K. et al. (2011) Parent reported treatment priorities for children with autism spectrum disorders . Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 5(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Reichow B. et al. (2012) Characteristics and quality of autism websites. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 42(6), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Shepherd D. et al. Documenting and understanding parent’s intervention choices for their child with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Valentine K. (2010) A consideration of medicalisation: choice, engagement and other responsibilities of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Social Science and Medicine. 71(5), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  

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Updated

16 Jun 2022