ilkerson says that most traditional assessments take less than four hours. LENABaby, in contrast, considers a full day of activities in the child's natural environment. Traditional assessments can be done in the child's home, but this often involves multiple video cameras and lights, which can influence the child's behavior.
A meta-analysis of 55 published research studies reveals programs designed to teach social skills to children with autism are failing to meet their goals. The study, conducted at Indiana University, found that outcomes for social skills training were poor overall, but programs held in normal classroom settings were more likely to result in positive changes than programs held in other environments.