3.2 Assessment
Changes observed during the intervention are presented in Table 1. Although there were no major functional changes in the communication domain of ASD symptoms, there were improvements in reciprocal social interaction as assessed by the SCQ, interpersonal relationships as assessed by the Vineland-II, and play and leisure time by Session 16. No clear improvement was observed in joint attention or the other domains.
At the follow-up, Sara sometimes looked at her parents’ eyes and faces and drew their attention to herself more than the pre-intervention period. She also smiled back when someone smiled at her, tried to join in interpersonal games, such as hand games, and responded favorably when other children approached her.