Academic Research: Behavioral Treatment and Normal Educational and Intellectual Functioning in Autistic Children

Lovaas, O. I. (1987). Behavioral treatment and normal educational and intellectual functioning in young autistic children. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 55(1), 3-9.

This article describes the result of intensive behavior treatment (applied behavior analysis) for a group of young children with autism spectrum disorders. The group that had behavior treatment appeared to a greater ability to function in school settings than a control group which received no treatment.

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Date posted: January 21, 2012. Content created by The Autism NOW Center. Last updated: November 19, 2012.

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