J Autism Dev Disord April 2021 PMID 32623539

Randomised Controlled Trial of a Therapeutic Playgroup for Children with Developmental Delays.

Jodie Armstrong, Sonya Girdler, Emma Davidson, Joanne Mizen, Natasha Bear, John Wray, Catherine Elliott

Mentions

7
Peak: 2 in Jul 2020
across 3 sources since Jul 2020

Extended reach

6,074
potential audience

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Video views

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Jul 2020 – Mar 2024

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several posts demonstrate engagement with the research by referencing key outcomes like improvements in family support and goal achievement, with language that indicates appreciation for its potential impact; words like 'significant' and mentions of the trial's implications highlight a balanced yet meaningful engagement with the article's findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support or recognition of the study's findings, indicating general agreement with its conclusions about the effectiveness of the therapeutic playgroup.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, noting the relevance of the topic but without overly enthusiastic language, exemplified by comments referencing the trial and its positive outcomes.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts include mentions of specific results, such as improvements in goal achievement and family support, reflecting thoughtful engagement with the research details.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the study could influence practices in developmental support and early intervention, emphasizing its significance within clinical and educational contexts.

Abstract in brief

  • A study tested the Learn, Engage and Play (LEaP) playgroup's effectiveness on 71 children with developmental delays over 8 weeks.
  • At the 28-week follow-up, LEaP showed significant improvements in parenting distress within its group but no differences compared to the control group.
  • On secondary measures, LEaP participants outperformed the control group in goal achievement and family support at both the 12-week and 28-week marks.

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#Autism
@Autism_Journal · X

Randomised Controlled Trial of a Therapeutic Playgroup for Children with Developmental Delays https://t.co/IYoBDUQ14c #Springer #JournalofAutismandDevelopmentalDisorders

Mar 22, 2021 · 388 followers View post →
Trip Database
@tripdatabase · X

New2Trip: Randomised Controlled Trial of Therapeutic Playgroup for Children w/ Developmental Delays https://t.co/Rj5DLESOVH

Mar 20, 2021 · 4,410 followers View post →
movedoc
@movedoc · X

Randomised Controlled Trial of a Therapeutic Playgroup for Children with Developmental Delays https://t.co/dNeHwiZBHv

Jan 29, 2021 · 486 followers View post →
#Autism
@Autism_Journal · X

Randomised Controlled Trial of a Therapeutic Playgroup for Children with Developmental Delays. https://t.co/QYgA1yqWvq #PubMed #Autism

Jul 6, 2020 · 388 followers View post →
#Autism
@Autism_Journal · X

Randomised Controlled Trial of a Therapeutic Playgroup for Children with Developmental Delays https://t.co/IYoBDUQ14c #Springer #JournalofAutismandDevelopmentalDisorders

Jul 5, 2020 · 388 followers View post →
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News

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 51(4), 1039–1053. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04580-7. Armstrong, M. L., Duncan, C. L., Stokes, J. O. ...

Dec 15, 2025 View →