WEAP and His Twin Sister Help a Child's Social Interaction

The Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) and his twin sister have helped a young boy with autism prepare for mainstream kindergarten. WEAP provides 30 hours a week of one-on-one applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for Nick, and with his sister Abbey's involvement, it can resemble play therapy. Having Abbey participate provides a peer for Nick to practice his social skills.

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