Autism is an extremely common disorder, affecting 1 child in every 68. (CDC 2010) Autism is characterized by a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts. (WEB MD) After being diagnosed with type 1 Autism in 2001 I went through intensive behavioral therapy for four consecutive years. In 2011 I was told that I had grown out of autism leading me to my driving question: To what extent can an individual recover from autism
To be properly diagnosed with autism the discovery of symptoms must be found prior to three years of age, however it is difficult to identify under the age of two years old. (APA 2000) Since most signs of autism are present during infancy and will develop with growth, early detection of the disorder can occur, allowing treatment to begin. The optimal age to begin intensive behavioral intervention is between two to three years old. The best results have been reported from intervention that occurs for at least two consecutive years with 30 hours per week. (APA 2000) …show more content…
(Maurice 1996) ABA has fundamental components, yet the program is specific and tailored to each case of autism. First, an initial assessment is conducted by a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA) in order to identify the goals necessary to achieve for that individual to grow and develop new skills. These goals are implemented in small steps with continual building until the skill is learned. (Maurice 1966) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is known to be extremely successful. (Maurice
To be properly diagnosed with autism the discovery of symptoms must be found prior to three years of age, however it is difficult to identify under the age of two years old. (APA 2000) Since most signs of autism are present during infancy and will develop with growth, early detection of the disorder can occur, allowing treatment to begin. The optimal age to begin intensive behavioral intervention is between two to three years old. The best results have been reported from intervention that occurs for at least two consecutive years with 30 hours per week. (APA 2000) …show more content…
(Maurice 1996) ABA has fundamental components, yet the program is specific and tailored to each case of autism. First, an initial assessment is conducted by a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA) in order to identify the goals necessary to achieve for that individual to grow and develop new skills. These goals are implemented in small steps with continual building until the skill is learned. (Maurice 1966) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is known to be extremely successful. (Maurice