News: Intensive Therapy Practiced by Mental Health Practitioners Helps MN Kids with Autism

Home and Community Options, in MN, provides intensive therapy for kids with autism by certified mental health practitioners (MHPs). The MHPs use positive reinforcement to "encourage desired behaviors." One-on-one therapy is used to teach "receptive communication - helping autistic children learn to respond to direction." In addition the MHPs work with the child's parents and teachers.

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