Raising a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be an overwhelming experience
for parents and families. The pervasive and severe deficits often present in children with …

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of self-management approaches for
people with chronic conditions. The literature reviewed was assessed in terms of the nature …

From leading authorities, this state-of-the-art manual presents the Early Start Denver Model
(ESDM), the first comprehensive, empirically tested intervention specifically designed for …

Positive behavior support (PBS) is an applied science that uses educational and systems
change methods (environmental redesign) to enhance quality of life and minimize problem …

The newest edition of the most comprehensive handbook on autism and related disorders
Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter of a century ago, The …

The purpose of this paper is to review the knowledge available from aggregated research
(primarily through 2000) on the characteristics of social interactions and social relationships …

Although there are a large and growing number of scientifically questionable treatments
available for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intervention programs applying …

The purpose of this article is to present an overview of several pivotal response
interventions. Our research at the University of California, Santa Barbara, has been focused …

Social dysfunction is perhaps the most defining and handicapping feature of autism.
Improved social functioning has long been considered one of the most important …

The features of autism that inhibit the independent demonstration of skills, as well as three
effective interventions for increasing independence, are explored in this review article …