Research
Intensive Behavior Analysis found to Be an Effective treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
In this study, children in three different groups were treated with Intensive Behavior Analysis and Eclectic Treatments (a combination of methods, or mixed interventions) where one was exclusively given intensive behavior analytic intervention. The results indicated that Intensive Behavior Analysis made a more significant impact. The same children were then studied after 2 additional years of intervention with similar results.
A comparison of intensive behavior analytic and eclectic treatments for young children with autism. …. read more →
Authors: Howard JS, Sparkman CR, Cohen HG, Green G, Stanislaw H. [California State University, Stanislaus, Psychology Department, Turlock, CA 95382, USA.]
Comparison of behavior analytic and eclectic early interventions for young children with autism after three years. …. read more →
Howard JS, Stanislaw H, Green G, Sparkman CR, Cohen HG. [California State University, Stanislaus, Psychology Department, Turlock, CA 95382, USA.]
PEAK correlates to iq testing in children with autism
In this study, researchers found that The PEAK Direct Training Module (an evidence-based autism assessment and treatment guide) “may be a useful assessment and curriculum guide for training language and learning skills to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.”
Assessing the Relationship between Intelligence and the PEAK Relational Training System. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. …. read more →
Authors: Dixon, M. R., Whiting, S. W., Rowsey, K. E., & Belisle, J. (2014). Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901, United States
Teaching individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This article explores the possibility that many language and cognitive deficits observed in individuals with autism stem from one’s ability to derive relations, and a tool used to assess this skill.
Derived relational responding: Applications and future directions for teaching individuals with autism spectrum disorders. …. read more →
Ming, S., Moran, L., & Steward, I. (2014). European Journal of Behavior Analysis 15(2):199-224.
intensity of Intervention predicts progress
Using data from group designs, Eldevik et al. (2010) found that IQ and adaptive behavior during baseline predicted progress In adaptive behavior. The intensity of the intervention also predicted progress in both.
Using participant data to extend the evidence base for intensive behavioral intervention for children with autism. … read more→
Eldevik, S., Hastings, R. P., Hughes, J. C., Jahr, E., Eikeseth, S., & Cross, S. (2010). American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 115, 381-405.
Intervention is ideal for treating children with autism
The authors provide evidence, following a systematic literature review, that early intensive intervention is ideal for treating children with autism.
Analysis of early intensive behavioral intervention for children with autism… read more→
Eldevik, S., Hastings, R. P., Hughes, J. C., Jahr, E., Eikeseth, S., & Cross, S. (2009). Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 38, 439-450
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is found to be an effective treatment for Children with Autism
Provides evidence for supporting the use of ABA principles in the treatment of individuals with ASD. Foxx (2008) also provides evidence for be cautious when considering other unvalidated treatments.
Applied behavior analysis treatment of autism: The state of the art… learn more→
Foxx, R. M. (2008). Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 17, 821-834.
Quality of Individual Education Program for Children with Autism
The investigators developed a tool to evaluate IEPs based on IDEA for children with ASD.
Examining the Quality of IEPs for Young Children with Autism… read more→
Ruble, L. A., McGrew, J., Dalrymple, N., & Lee Ann Jung. (2010). Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 40(12), 1459–1470.
Evidence-based practices for children with autism spectrum disorders
The investigators identified evidenced based practices for youth diagnosed with ASD. It is a more extensive and updated study to the one conducted in 2010 by Odom et al.
Evidence-based practices for children, youth, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder… read more→
Wong, C., Odom, S. L., Hume, K., Cox, A. W., Fettig, A., Kucharczyk, S. et al. (2013). Chapel Hill, NC: The University of North Carolina, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, Autism Evidence-Based Practice Review Group.
Books
A practical guide for students that uses revolutionary intervention programs for children with autism and developmental disorders. The text focuses on applied work in human language and cognition for students of all ages.
Derived Relational Responding Applications for Learners with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities: A Progressive Guide to Change.…. Get this book →
Edited by Ruth Anne Rehfeldt, PH.D., BCBA & Yvonne Barnes-Holmes, PH.D. Foreword by Steven C. Hayes, PH.D.
Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children
Getting the proper treatment for your child can be life-changing for them and for your family. It can also be quite overwhelming and the entire process is highly emotional. The proper diagnosis can affect your child’s well-being and make a difference in putting them on effective treatment plan. Although every state is different, most insurance companies require a diagnostic reports and/or evaluations to be provided by an authorized healthcare professional before they cover any treatment plan.
If you’re in the Chicagoland area and are looking for a diagnostician for your child we can provide you with a list of a few physicians, psychologists, and health care providers we’ve worked with to help you get started.
Parent & Family Support
As a parent or caregiver of a child with autism, you already know it’s an emotional journey. We get to see our families’ lives change with proper treatment and find that many of our clients find comfort and support in their own families. Sometimes, it’s refreshing to meet and chat with others that understand exactly what your child is going through and to celebrate milestones in each other’s journey. We can provide few useful resources to help you along the way, to be explored ‘as needed’ of course.
