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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 471776" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>I think I know what you are really saying, Midwest Mom, but just to clarify.... I agree, it is highly important to work on underlying issues like sensory issues, language deficits, etc. But with sincere respect, behavioral methods are a HUGE part of working with kids with Autism. In the strict sense of changing behaviors, building behavioral skills (behavior meaning things we do or do not do) many people on the spectrum need direct teaching of how to do behaviors. They dont pick up skills just by being around people like neuro-typicals. ABA most famously used by Lovaas is a highly respected method of working with people with Autism. It has its major problems and I would never choose it as a stand alone therapy (no treatment for that matter should be used alone) but it definately helps kids to learn skills and can make the difference between a child just being in a setting or participating in a setting. Other examples are using social stories, role plays, using visual schedules and organizers to help modify behavior, etc. Again they of course work on the underlying "wiring" issues either by going around them, building new pathways, or learning how to live with the challenges they bring. But learning to stop inappropriate behaviors and to use appropriate behaviors is really important in Autism treatment (MHO)</p><p></p><p><a href="http://autism.about.com/od/autismterms/g/ABA.htm" target="_blank">ABA - What is ABA or Applied Behavior Analysis</a> Click this article for overview of ABA-applied behavior analysis</p><p></p><p>There are many many more. It doesn't mean that all kids need this, just that a big part of most autism treatment programs and school autism programs is to work on behaviors along with working on the underlying issues. Only bringing it up so as not to confuse anyone new to this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 471776, member: 12886"] I think I know what you are really saying, Midwest Mom, but just to clarify.... I agree, it is highly important to work on underlying issues like sensory issues, language deficits, etc. But with sincere respect, behavioral methods are a HUGE part of working with kids with Autism. In the strict sense of changing behaviors, building behavioral skills (behavior meaning things we do or do not do) many people on the spectrum need direct teaching of how to do behaviors. They dont pick up skills just by being around people like neuro-typicals. ABA most famously used by Lovaas is a highly respected method of working with people with Autism. It has its major problems and I would never choose it as a stand alone therapy (no treatment for that matter should be used alone) but it definately helps kids to learn skills and can make the difference between a child just being in a setting or participating in a setting. Other examples are using social stories, role plays, using visual schedules and organizers to help modify behavior, etc. Again they of course work on the underlying "wiring" issues either by going around them, building new pathways, or learning how to live with the challenges they bring. But learning to stop inappropriate behaviors and to use appropriate behaviors is really important in Autism treatment (MHO) [URL='http://autism.about.com/od/autismterms/g/ABA.htm']ABA - What is ABA or Applied Behavior Analysis[/URL] Click this article for overview of ABA-applied behavior analysis There are many many more. It doesn't mean that all kids need this, just that a big part of most autism treatment programs and school autism programs is to work on behaviors along with working on the underlying issues. Only bringing it up so as not to confuse anyone new to this. [/QUOTE]
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