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| Based upon the work of Dr. Ivar Lovaas, behavior therapy or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a methodology used to maximize learning for children within the Autism spectrum. ABA incorporates two components; teaching, utilizing discrete trial therapy, and behavior modification
Research has shown that the most appropriate education for children with autism includes early, intensive behavioral therapy. Every program is individualized according to the child's specific strengths and deficits. The goal is always to improve deficit areas and decrease or eliminate the inappropriate behaviors often associated with autism.
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| Regardless of when a program is initiated, all children in the spectrum will benefit. Typically however this program is better suited for children between the ages of 2 to 10 years old. |
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| Typically, children who begin an ABA program prior to the age of four stay involved in this intensive in home therapy and/or school based program for 3 to 4 years. Services and involvement in the program will vary according to the child’s needs. |
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| In order to begin a program, each child must be evaluated by one of the Clinical Directors. If you would like to set up an initial evaluation, please phone us at (949)
474-5577 for the Orange County area, or (858)
272-2662 in the San Diego area. Alternatively, you may fill out a brief questionnaire available online and we will contact you to set up the evaluation. |
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