Preface
Part I. Autism Spectrum Disorder
1. Characteristics of Autism
2. Searching for the Cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder
3. Examining the Evidence for Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Part II. Applied Behavior Analysis
4. Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
5. Basic Procedures Based Upon Principles of Learning
Part III. Effective Treatment Programs
6. The Lovaas Institute: Intensive Early Intervention
7. The Koegel Center: Pivotal Response Training
8. Strategic Teaching and Reinforcement Systems (STARS): Verbal Behavior
9. Project DATA, School-Based Inclusion Model
10. May Institute: System of Care
11. New England Center for Children: Teaching Independence
12. Princeton Child Development Institute: Across the Lifespan
13. Judge Rotenberg Center: Zero Exclusion
Part IV. Concluding Remarks
14. Observations and Reflections