A recent review confirms that Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBIs) like the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) show positive effects on language, cognitive skills, and social communication in children with ASD. Research also highlights 28 evidence-based practices for autism, with tools like the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) freely available in 27 languages. Early diagnosis and community-based interventions can lead to significant improvements in social symptoms within 1–2 years. For more details, check resources from the Autism Science Foundation and the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT).

Sources:
- [ASAT Research & Treatment](https://asatonline.org/research-treatment/)
- [Autism Science Foundation 2022 Research](https://autismsciencefoundatio....n.org/autism-researc
- [TherapyWorks 2024 Research](https://therapyworks.com/blog/....autism/autism-resear