Behavioral Behavioral Intervention for Young Intervention for Young

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Behavioral Behavioral Intervention for Young Intervention for Young

ChildrenChildrenBy By

Catherine MauriceCatherine Maurice

About this Book

• Emphasis of book utilizing ABA-applied behavioral analysis and assessment for young children with autism (ages 2-5)

Contents of the BookThe author discusses in depth applied behavioral analysis

including:• Research• Assessment• Curriculum guides• How to teach ABA• Who can teach ABA• Funding of ABA• Legal strategies for parents• Incorporating the speech language therapist into an

ABA program

Additional ContentsBriefly discusses the following treatments

(chapter 4) including:• Speech and language therapies• Sensory integration therapy• Auditory integration therapy• Facilitated communication• Psychotherapies• Medications• Diets• Megavitamins

Additional Contents-continued

• Strategies to promote language acquisition in children with autism

• What parents can expect from public school programs

• Supported inclusion• Answers to commonly asked

questions