Evidence-based practices are treatment options that have been studied over time and have been shown to support an expected outcome. In other words, evidence-based practices offer scientific evidence that the treatment indeed treats the condition. To some this may sound like a no-brainer, but for others it is a whole new idea on how to think about making a health care decision. Knowing what has a likelihood of working for a particular condition is important.
It can be stressful when we are placed in the driver's seat to make a decision about a course of treatment for a loved one or a consumer. It can sometimes be scary when we are about to spend dollars in hopes to achieve a positive outcome, a treatment that could finally works. Evaluating are choices based on evidence can ease the stress and the fear of making the right choice.
Reviewing evidence-based practices help us to evaluate among list of treatment options. Evidence-based treatment means it's been tested and the practice or treatment has been shown to offer the outcomes in the direction we want. Sometimes this may not be the case. We do not get our desired result. We should still feel good about our choices. We did our homework and reviewed our choices based on what others found before us. Chances are there are other treatment options in the toolbox for us to try.
The next time you hear or read about evidence-based practice, you will know that the treatment option was created by following a particular method and that the researchers documented the procedures to achieve particular results. You will understand that researchers documented, measured and explained their findings in an orderly way so that others could achieve similar results.
Now parents and clinicians have a resource for best evidence-based practices for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder. The National Autism Center published a comprehensive list of treatments along with descriptions of autism treatment options. To read or download the report visit www.nationalautismcenter.com.
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