Psychological evolution of autistic children treated with the Exchange and Development Therapy
Evolution psychologique d’enfants autistes suivis en Thérapie d’Echange et de Développement
Résumé
Studied the effects of Exchange and Development Therapy (EDT) on children with pervasive development disorders. Human Ss: 24 French children (average age 45 mo) (children with pervasive development disorders treated in a day clinic). After discussing the principles and objectives of EDT, the authors evaluated Ss according to their progress in cognitive and socio-emotional areas, as well as according to the general development of their motor abilities