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Cohen, H. , Green, G., Howard, J, Sparkman, C., & Stanislaw, H (2005). A comparison of intensive behavior analytic and eclectic treatments for young children with autism. Research in Developmental Disabilities 26, 359-389.
“This study found that intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) was a substantially more effective treatment for a group of preschool children with autism than the mixture of methods that is provided in many education and treatment programs.. ABA emphasizes breaking skills down into small parts and building them systematically through repetition and positive reinforcement. At the same time, behaviors that are harmful or that interfere with learning are analyzed carefully and are not reinforced. The long-term goal is to help each child be as successful and independent as possible at school, at home and in the community.” CSU, Stanislaus (2005) CSU Stanislaus Professors Publish Revealing Report On Autism Treatment. Website: http://www.poac-nova.org/news_uploads/893/Newsline%20_%20CSU%20Stanislaus%20News.pdf
