Table 2.
Descriptions of the studied interventions
| Study | Intervention | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Aldred et al. (2005) | Therapist delivered, manual-based program for training and educating parents in adapted communication. | Treatment = 14 Control = 14 |
| Drew et al. (2003) | Speech and language therapist delivered program aimed to train parents to develop their child's joint attention skills and joint action routines. | Treatment = 12 Control = 12 |
| Howlin & Rutter (1987) | A behavioural, linguistic and social training program used to teach parents language modification techniques, management training and behavioural procedures. | Treatment = 16 Control = 16 |
| Koegel et al. (1996) | Pivotal Response Training, a naturalistic paradigm emphasizing motivational procedures and responsivity to multiple cues to improve parent-child interaction. | Treatment = 7 Control = 10 |
| McConachie et al. (2005) | "More Than Words" course aimed at improving parents' understanding of autism and facilitating communication. | Treatment = 26 Control = 25 |
| Neef (1997) | A pyramidal model of parent training by peers to instruct parents in making use of skill training opportunities during daily routines. | Treatment = 14 Control = 12 |
| Ozonoff & Cathcart (1998) | Individualized TEACCH-based home program focusing on cognitive, academic, and prevocational skills. | Treatment = 11 Control = 11 |
| Rickards et al. (2000) | Specialist pre-school teacher delivered, home-based program using discussion, direct skills training and adaptation of the home environment to the child. | Treatment = 18 Control = 21 |
| Schreibman et al. (1995) | Pivotal Response Training, a naturalistic paradigm emphasizing motivational procedures and responsivity to multiple cues to improve parent-child interaction. | Treatment = 10 Control = 7 |
| Tonge et al. (2001) | Special educator or psychologist delivered, manual-based, parent education and behaviour management intervention. | Treatment = 35 Control = 35 |
| Wang (2008) | The author delivered a program aimed at improving the interactive skills of parents using applied behaviour analysis and naturalistic teaching principles | Treatment = 14 Control = 11 |