Autism Spectrum Disorders - Resources for Professionals
Information for professionals dealing with autism spectrum disorders, including diagnosis, treatment, applied behavior analysis, social skills instruction, language development, supporting speech and language development and other topics of interest to the professional.
Floortime – A Means of Encouraging Social Development in Children With Autism
Floortime is a trademarked therapy approach for children on the autism spectrum which helps them develop communication, social interaction and other pre-academic skills needed for future success.
The National Standards Report from the National Autism Center
The National Autism Center has created a resource to help parents, educators and other professionals evaluate the effectiveness of different treatments and educational strategies for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Positive Reinforcement - Supporting Positive Behavior
Reinforcement in a special education classroom increases the amount of appropriate behavior, both socially and academically.