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2. Autism Resources for Parents and for People on the Spectrum

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   Summary. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is group of neurological and developmental disorders. Autism affects communication, social functioning, learning, and behavior. According to the ...

3. Autism Treatment for Adults and Children: What Works?

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   Cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy that can be effective in helping children and adults. During CBT sessions, people learn about the ...

4. Autism in Adults: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Resources

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   Signs and symptoms of autism in adults. According to the DSM-5, autism is characterized by: difficulty communicating and interacting with others. repetitive behaviors and a narrow set of interests ...

5. Autism Therapies: ABA, RDI, and Sensory Therapies - WebMD

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   Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) This is one of the most widely accepted therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder. ABA training is most effective if therapy begins when children are ...

6. Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program

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   The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program ( VB-MAPP) is an assessment and skills-tracking system to assess the language, learning and social skills of children with autism or other developmental disabilities. A strong focus of the VB-MAPP is language and social interaction, which are the predominant areas of weakness in ...

7. AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Autism

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   AAC also helps non-verbal autistic individuals communicate with their peers. Augmentative and alternative communication can include both aided and unaided communication. Unaided Modes. Unaided ...