A randomised controlled trial of an iPad-based application to complement early behavioural intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Background: Technology-based interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have proliferated, but few have been evaluated within the context of a randomised controlled trial (RCT). This RCT evaluated the efficacy of one technology-based early intervention programme (Therapy Outcomes By You; TOBY) in young children with ASD.

Methods: TOBY is an app-based learning curriculum designed for children and parents as a complement to early behavioural intervention.

Randomised controlled trial of an iPad based early intervention for autism: TOBY playpad study protocol.

Background: Evidence for early intensive behavioural interventions (EIBI) by therapists as an effective treatment for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is growing. High-intensity and sustained delivery of quality EIBI is expensive. The TOBY (Therapy Outcomes by You) Playpad is an App-based platform delivering EIBI to facilitate learning for young children with ASD, while enabling parents to become co-therapists.