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Autism is a complex developmental disability and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Autism affects one in 150 births and it is the fastest-growing developmental disability with a 10 - 17 % annual growth.
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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...
Source: Autism Society -
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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...
Source: Autism Society -
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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...
Source: Autism Society -
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TV Drama Reignites Autism-Vaccine Controversy
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a group of 60,000 pediatricians, is very concerned about a new ABC drama,...
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Growing Up Together: Teens With Autism
When you’re a teenager you find your unique identity and figure out your relationship to the world and to others. When...
Source: Autism Society
