Trial of Center-Based Early Start Denver Model vs. Pivotal Response Treatment in Children With Autism

Inclusion Criteria

• •Children must be between 2 and 4 years, 11 months of age at enrollment
• •Confirmed diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder based on standardized diagnostic assessments and clinical judgment
• •Demonstrated significant language delay as determined by standardized language measures
• •Ability to participate in study assessments and intervention procedures
• •At least one English-speaking parent or caregiver available to participate in parent training and research measures
• •Receiving stable community-based treatments or medications for at least one month prior to baseline, with no anticipated changes during the study period