Autism Society
About Us
AS, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
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Autism Society
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067
Telephone: 301-657-0881
Articles by Autism Society
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Applied Behavior Analysis: The Big Picture and Ultimate Goals
Over the past 50 years, one treatment approach, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), has steadily grown in prominence by...
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Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention: Addressing Behavior Excesses and Deficits in Young Children with ASD
Background Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) was pioneered by Dr. Ivar Lovaas and colleagues in the...
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The Promise of ABA: Creating Meaningful Lives Throughout Adolescence and Adulthood
The past decade has seen dramatic reports citing the increase in the prevalence of autism and related disorders. From an...
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Positive Behavior Support: Assisting Families with Behavioral Strategies in Home and Community Settings
The most important entity for a child with autism is the child’s family. Parents and other family members are...
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Outcomes-Based Intervention Approaches: Supporting Children and Youth with ASD Who Exhibit Challenging Behavior
Patterns of challenging behavior have long been associated with the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Anyone...
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Pivotal Response Treatment: Identifying and Targeting Areas of Need in Children with ASD
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) continues to enjoy the most solid research base of any intervention approach for autism...
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Applied Behavior Analysis: Addressing Cognitive and Emotional Development in Children with Autism
It has become well known in recent decades that behavioral intervention procedures can be effective for teaching simple...
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The Future of Applied Behavior Analysis in Autism Spectrum Disorder: New Opportunities for Improving Lives
The articles in this special issue make clear that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is arguably the most powerful tool...
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With Open Arms: Creating a Supportive School Community for Kids with Social Challenges
Mark, the beautiful boy with Asperger Syndrome (AS) whose fascination with dinosaurs makes him sound like an expert far...
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The Importance of Matching Student Needs to Interventions
Each student with Asperger Syndrome (AS) has complex needs and requires specialized instruction and supports. There is...
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