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| Physicians' Frequently Asked Questions About Autism |
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What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and why is it considered the gold standard for treatment?
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is basically the science of teaching. The methods of ABA are very well researched and accepted as the most empirically-validated approach to treating autism. It is not that other approaches are harmful or ineffective (even though some may be), they simply lack the evidence to support their claims as successful treatments for autism.
AST’s play-based approach for the treatment of autism is well rooted in the rigorous ABA research literature, which contains research on recovery from autism and hundreds of articles on how to teach effective social and communication skills. Click here for a list of articles on ABA research and methodology.
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