Children and Autism is a primer on, and celebration of, progress in treating and educating children with autism using applied behavior analysis or ABA.
The main feature of the book is the seven heartwarming and compelling personal stories that end in what is referred to as a "best outcome" status. You can never say you are "cured" of autism, but "best outcome" status refers to cases where the individual is indistinguishable from their same-age peers. Parents can draw hope and inspiration from these stories while also realizing that dedication, hard work, and perseverance are key elements to success.
While these seven stories are the heart and soul of the book, Children and Autism is more than that. The book opens with a section on what autism and applied behavior analysis are. It closes with a comprehensive resource section that helps parent locate ABA resources, provides definitions, and offers advice on applying practices in the home.,
Children and Autism is also a celebration of progress in treating autism using ABA. The book provides parents with a model that they can identify with, cheer on, and draw hope and inspiration from.
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