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The purpose of autism-how-to.com is
to provide a series of step-by-step guides for teaching important
skills and behaviors to individuals with autism and related
disorders. Throughout
our professional involvement, we have observed the many challenges
encountered in meeting the pervasive needs of people with autism
spectrum disorders. A
variety of treatment approaches have emerged over the years, some of
which have proven effective, while others unfortunately, have not.
Through our “hands on” experience what we have found to
be the most effective intervention for individuals with autism
spectrum disorders is good, sound teaching utilizing the principles
of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
This teaching can occur with anyone involved in the child’s
life. Parents,
siblings, extended family members, educators, therapists, and
friends can be, and often are, excellent teachers given the proper
tools and resources.
Through the
development of a series of “How-To” programs, we are providing an instructional
resource that is practical for use in the everyday lives of people
with autism spectrum disorders.
The “How-To” programs are not an “approach” but rather a
collection of step-by-step sequences for teaching specific
skills and behaviors important for people with autism spectrum
disorders. Each “How-To” program is written in non-technical language and is
designed to be adapted to the uniqueness of each person with an
autism spectrum disorder. We
hope that those who use the “How-To” programs will find them practical, realistic to
implement, and effective in the development of important skills and
behaviors. |
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