Rapid Review of the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC) Shows It Can Detect Behavioural Changes in Social Communication in Autism.
Claire Howlin, Anna Kovalova, Artur Jaschke et al.
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This rapid review evaluated the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC) in detecting behavioral changes in social communication among autistic children. Analyzing 19 studies with 789 participants, the review found a moderate significant change in the BOSCC total score for intervention arms (g = -0.32, 95% CI = [-0.42, -0.22]), indicating its effectiveness as a clinical trial endpoint.
Key findings
- BOSCC total score for intervention arms showed a moderate significant change (g = -0.32, 95% CI = [-0.42, -0.22]).
- The Social Communication subscale demonstrated consistent effects in intervention arms (g = -0.34, 95% CI = [-0.49, -0.19]).
- The restricted and repetitive behavior subscale showed a moderate significant effect (g = -0.40, 95% CI = [-0.74, -0.06]).
- BOSCC was more effective than ADOS in detecting changes in social communication.
Why it matters
The ability to reliably measure changes in social communication is crucial for evaluating interventions in autism. The BOSCC provides a sensitive tool for clinicians to assess the effectiveness of various supports and programs aimed at improving communication skills in autistic children.