Randomized controlled trial of family involved core features target intervention for young autistic children

Wen-Xiong Chen; Zhi-Fang Huang; Fangmei Feng; Jing Yu; Wenqing Wei; Wen-Ting Su; Hui Liu; Xiao-Wen Lu; Jin-Ming Jiang; Jing-Yu Huang; Lei-Min Chen

doi:10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106410

February 9, 2026Acta PsychologicaOpen Access

Randomized controlled trial of family involved core features target intervention for young autistic children

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Key Points

This trial aims to assess the efficacy of a family-involved intervention on social and communication skills in young autistic children.
Conducted a four-week randomized controlled trial with 20 sessions of CFTI.
Involved families in the intervention process for better engagement.
Focused on communication and social reciprocity outcomes.
Significant improvement in communication abilities among participants.
Enhanced social reciprocity observed in young autistic children during the intervention.

Implication

Randomized controlled trial shows improved communication and social skills in young autistic children, indicating significant benefits of intervention.

Abstract

A short-term, four-week (20 sessions) course of CFTI significantly improved communication and social reciprocity domains and related specific functions for autistic children.

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698ebeb185a1ff6a9301606e https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106410

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