Most autism social skills studies flawed, raising questions about real-world impact

A systematic review of randomized controlled trials testing social skills programs for autistic teens found widespread methodological problems and inconsistent implementation. The findings suggest that many widely-used interventions lack solid evidence of effectiveness, creating risk for schools, clinics, and families investing in treatments with unproven outcomes.

Originaltitel: The Methodological Quality and Intervention Fidelity of Randomised Controlled Trials Evaluating Social Skills Group Programs in Autistic Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis