Research: A Transactional Systems Model of Autism Services

Authored by Cuvo, AJ, and Vallelunga LR in The Behavior Analyst, Volume 30, Issue 2, p. 161-180, (2007).

Article summary (posted Jun 16, 2008):

Large autism therapy programs that are based on behavioral theory may help children with autism.

Each year more and more children come to autism treatment centers needing therapy. Experts suggest that in ten years it may cost the United States $200 to $400 billion dollars a year to meet the needs of people with autism. Treatment programs have to be developed to meet this growing need. This article describes Southern Illinois Universityâ??s Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders. The focus of the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders is to create a therapy program that can take place in the therapy center, home, and community.

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autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), focus, home, Illinois, therapy, therapy center, therapy programs, treatment
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