Autism is a spectrum disorder within pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Other PDDs include Asperger and Rett Syndromes. Read the latest research on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of autism, as well as services available to your child at school.
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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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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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Next Steps: A Guide for Families New to Autism Spectrum Disorders
What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism is a complex neurological disorder affecting individuals in the areas of...
