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Tiered model in which broad-based tier-two interventions are delivered before diagnosis and non-responders receive additional screening and augmented interventions

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q3 · 1 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description

The authors propose, based on their findings, a possible new "tiered" model for interventions such as First Step in which "broad-based groups of children with a variety of behavioral or developmental problems are not only provided with a generic tier-two intervention, but 'non-responders' are then provided with additional screening" designed to select children who might benefit from tier-two interventions augmented with components of specific evidence-based disorder interventions. The model leverages the finding that a broad-based intervention benefited children at risk of ASD without targeting the diagnosis.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

  • A validated broad-based tier-two intervention deliverable before formal diagnosis
  • Additional screening administered to non-responders to select augmented interventions

Constraints

  • The article offers this as a possible model suggested by the evidence, not one tested in this study

Target Learners

  • preschool children with challenging behavior, including those at risk for ASD

Learning Goals

  • prosocial academic behaviors
  • school success skills
  • reduction of ASD-related symptoms and impairment

Claims

Examples

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Key Sources

  • Frey, A. J., Small, J. W., Feil, E. G., Seeley, J. R., Walker, H. M., & Forness, S. (2015). First Step to Success: Applications to Preschoolers at Risk of Developing Autism Spectrum Disorders. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 50(4), 397–407. https://daddcec.org
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type design
id tiered-nonresponder-screening-model-asd
title Tiered model in which broad-based tier-two interventions are delivered before diagnosis and non-responders receive additional screening and augmented interventions
description The authors propose, based on their findings, a possible new "tiered" model for interventions such as First Step in which "broad-based groups of children with a variety of behavioral or developmental problems are not...
status review
generated by process:settle-candidates on 2026-11-02
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