| Summary: | AbstractObjectivesMethodsResultsConclusionsThis systematic review explores articles focused on the cultural adaptation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for autistic individuals published since 2001, specifically, what interventions or programs have been culturally adapted, and what methods and strategies have been used to culturally adapt them.An electronic search was conducted in four databases: Academic Search Premier, APA PsycINFO, Education Source, and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences. Search terms included cultur* adapt* OR culturally sustain* OR culturally respons* OR CSP; (2) evidence-based practice* OR ebp, or evidence based or best practice OR intervention OR curricul* OR high leverage practice and (3) autism OR asd OR autism spectrum disorder OR PDD* OR Asperger OR Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. The criteria required studies to describe the cultural adaptation process of an EBP developed in the U.S. delivered at school, home, or community settings.A total of 22 articles met the inclusion criteria, demonstrating an increasing trend in the cultural adaption of an EBP developed in the U.S. The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) and Parent-Mediated Interventions (PMI) were frequently adapted to different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Adaptation strategies included translation, community collaboration, qualitative research methods, and the use of frameworks.There is a need to find a balance between methodological rigor and cultural sensitivity when culturally adapting EBP interventions for autistic individuals. Researchers should focus on developing and implementing specific guidelines for adapting interventions.
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