Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This revised an updated edition for parents of children with autism describes the critical compenents of an Early Intensive Behavioral Interventon program, a highly effective treatment based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Parents of young children with autism, ages 18 months to 5 years, learn what to look for in an ABA program. New information covers the latest research on the benefits of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention, the types of instruction used, the professionals involved, and the pros and cons of home-based versus school programs. The authors authoritative information gives families the confidence they need to make an educated evaluation of an intervention program that will be most effective for their child with autism.