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INTERVENTION OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AT CAN THO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
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Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that results in deficits in communication skills and stereotyped, repetitive behaviors. Early intervention can enable children to develop and integrate into the community. At Can Tho Children's Hospital, children with severe ASD receive intervention twice a month through a hospital program conducted by doctors and rehabilitation technicians. Objectives: To evaluate the outcomes of interventions for children with ASD at Can Tho Children's Hospital. Materials and methods: The study involved 32 children aged 24 to 72 months diagnosed with severe ASD by a child psychiatrist using DSM-5 criteria. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted, comparing pre- and postintervention results based on ATEC (Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist), CARS (Childhood Autism Rating Scale), VABS-II (Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales), and Communication Matrix. Results: After six months of intervention, significant improvements were observed in the severity of autism and adaptive development. The average and median scores on the ATEC and CARS scales decreased, while the scores on the VABS-II and communication matrix increased significantly. The number of children with reduced autism severity and increased communication skills was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: The intervention program for children with ASD at Can Tho Children's Hospital is essential and yields positive outcomes for children's development.
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Autism spectrum disorder, ATEC, CARS, VABS-II, Communication Matrix
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