PACT (Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy)

PACT (Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy) is an evidence-based intervention designed to improve communication and social interaction in young children with autism. It involves training parents to interact more effectively with their child, focusing on enhancing shared attention, understanding, and reciprocal communication during play and daily activities.

Research, including randomized controlled trials, has demonstrated improvements in parent-child communication and modest long-term benefits in reducing autism-related social communication difficulties. PACT is widely regarded as a promising and parent-friendly therapy grounded in scientific evidence.