Presentation Information
[SY-24-02]“Optimal outcome” for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders reconsidered
*Yoko Kamio (Ochanomizu University(Japan))
Keywords:
optimal outcomes,autism spectrum disorder,neurodiversity
Recently as to what constitutes “optimal outcomes” for individuals with ASD, there has been a lot of controversies from a neurodiversity perspective. In this presentation, using early intervention studies of ASD as an example, I will shed light on the differences and similarities in what parents and professionals consider as important outcome measures. When future early intervention studies are planned, “optimal outcomes” should be reconsidered.