Autism

ABA and ESDM Both Improve Development in Children With ASD A new longitudinal study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics finds that two leading early intervention approaches for children with autism — Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) — are associated with widespread developmental improvements after six months of systematic therapy.  […]

New Review Highlights Impact of Intensive Behavioral Treatment April 2005 — In a comprehensive review published in Infants & Young Children, researchers report that early, intensive behavioral intervention programs for young children with autism can lead to significant improvements in key areas of development. The article, authored by leading clinicians and scholars, examines multiple studies

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a child communicates, interacts socially, and engages with their environment  . Neurodevelopmental disorders develop during early childhood and impact cognitive, social, or behavioral functioning  . Autism presents differently in every child. Because it is a spectrum, symptoms vary in severity and combination. No two