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August 14, 2026ChildrenOpen Access

Psychological Interventions for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in the Context of Neurodiversity: A Systematic Review

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KMKalliopi MegariYork College, City University of New York DKDimitra V. KatsarouUniversity of the Aegean EMEvangelos MantsosPhilips (Finland)

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Systematic review reveals that strengths-based psychological interventions improve functional outcomes in neurodivergent youth, highlighting the value of aligning care with neurodiversity principles.

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To evaluate psychological and behavioral interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities through the lens of a neurodiversity framework.
Systematic search conducted across PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar databases for peer-reviewed studies published between 2010 and 2025.
Identified and reviewed 34 studies examining psychological or behavioral interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, or specific learning disabilities.
Traditional interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) demonstrated qualitative improvements in adaptive behavior, emotional regulation, and cognitive functioning.
Emerging approaches, including Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI), person-centered therapy, and gamified interventions, aligned more closely with neurodiversity by promoting autonomy, environmental fit, and individual strengths.
The evidence base remains heavily skewed toward autism spectrum disorder, with a notable scarcity of high-quality, longitudinal studies addressing other neurodevelopmental conditions.

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Megari et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7ec735b70b84ec8b9135e2 https://doi.org/10.3390/children13081071

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Systematic review reveals that strengths-based psychological interventions improve functional outcomes in neurodivergent youth, highlighting the value of aligning care with neurodiversity principles.

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