A pilot evaluation of the Baby Social ABCs caregiver-mediated intervention for 6–15-month-olds with early signs of autism—feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary evidence
This pilot study demonstrated the feasibility and acceptability of the Baby Social ABCs as a novel CMI for infants with signs of emerging autism and showed promising effects on the caregivers' fidelity and the infants' social communication and engagement. Future research should consider the optimal timing (or personalized "fit") for families to access such support to better understand the type and intensity of pre-diagnostic care that best meets families' diverse needs.
Authors
- Isabel M. Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5525-2123)
- Stacey MacWilliam
- Jessica Brian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8181-4353)
- Lonnie Zwaigenbaum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9607-0799)
- Eithne Dowds (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9312-7865)
- Abbie Solish
- S. Osten
Institutions
- Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre (CA)
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (CA)
- Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frcha.2025.1689781
- Primary Topic
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Children's Health Research Institute