Treatment of Autism
Among the available approaches to treating autism, applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapies have demonstrated efficacy in promoting social and language development and in reducing behaviors that interfere with learning and cognitive functioning. In addition such therapies have led to increased intellectual skills and increased adaptive functioning. Even with past successes, behavior therapists continue to develop models of social skills.
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