This is a collection of Internet and other resources which parents of children with PDD, PDD-NOS, autism, Asperger"s Syndrome, or hyperlexia may find useful. All the information concerns teaching methods that are a branch of applied behavior analysis (ABA) called behavioral intervention. This site contains a list of ABA providers all over the US and some international.

Board Certified Behavior Analysts
Applied Behavior Analysis programs in home/in school-
Specializing in teaching language and social skills
Teaching play skills, life skills, job skills, language, safety skills, community skills, social skills etc
- decreasing problem behaviors while teaching new skills!!
-Develops education programs for homeschoolers
One on one therapy with trained ABA therapists that will come to your home
-Behavior Analyst consults, develops programs, and supervises therapists
- offering social skills groups in many areas -
Please call or email with any questions

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The Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children provides diagnostic evaluation, treatment plans, and therapy for infants, preschoolers, and school-age children who may have a wide variety of developmental or behavioral problems. Emphasis is on evaluation of the child from infancy to age 6, but older children may be accepted. Fellowship-trained developmental pediatricians evaluate neurologic, genetic, and general medical factors affecting childrens development. In addition, the medical staff screens children for age-appropriate developmental levels and psychosocial factors that may contribute to the presenting problem. The medical staff may recommend further, in-depth multidisciplinary evaluation if indicated.

Specializing in early intervention (language and social skills), but servicing individuals up to 18 years old. We also provide academic consulting, and consultation for decreasing problematic behavior.

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Our Mission is to improve the lives of people with autism and their families. We will educate, advocate and raise public awareness in order to promote lifelong opportunity and acceptance for people with autism in their communities.

One of the most complex tasks both parents and professionals face is developing and implementing an effective language intervention for children with autism. Parents and professionals are finding that BOTH Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Training (NET), together with the help of Skinner's (1957) Functional Analysis of Verbal Behavior to be very effective for children with autism. This is commonly referred to as Applied Verbal Behavior (AVB)which is a specialty within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). It is a place where parents and professionals running home (and school) programs can discuss concerns and share their knowledge of this type of teaching.

More than 10 national autism leadership organizations have come together to form AutismCares, a nationwide disaster relief effort that will potentially assist thousands of Katrina families living with autism.

To address the most immediate needs, ”AutismCares – Katrina” is coordinating support for the unique needs of families affected by autism through facilitating temporary / permanent relocation support, mobilizing specialty assistance teams and providing autism-conscious supplies directly to these families and the professionals caring for them.

Autism One Radio presents knowledgeable, caring hosts providing answers to many of the most important questions. We cover a wide range of topics, including the most effective treatments and therapies, school concerns, legal issues, government policies, family dynamics and more.

Autismshop.com is a one-of-a-kind Book & Toy Store that is packed with merchandise and information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and those who love, care for, and educate them.

Founded in 1994 as a not-for-profit organization by the parents of a child with autism (now recovered), AutismShop.com regularly carries over 1000 different items that educate, increase awareness, and improve lives. Our proceeds benefit autism research and support.

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We are developers and creators of therapy materials for AAC (augmentative communication) devices. Based in Hawaii, we provide products to national and international clients.

The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

Behavior Analysis, Inc. (BAI) is one of the leading behavioral consulting companies in the world. We provide state-of-the-art education and behavioral treatment services to children, adolescents, and adults. BAI has an international reputation for effectively teaching and treating persons with learning and/or behavioral disorders and other, difficult-to-teach individuals. We also conduct training courses, workshops, and seminars designed to teach others how to provide the most effective education and treatment possible.

Our staff are experts in behavior analysis, special populations (e.g., autism, ADD/ADHD), education, parent training, staff performance management, and behavioral systems design. BAI provides education, training, treatment, and consultation services to individual families, public and private agencies, and other behavioral and non-behavioral professionals. We provide clinical services and training throughout the world.

Board Certified BCBA
Behavior Consultation / Parent Training / Behavior Therapy / Training Workshops / Functional Behavior Assessments

Birth to Three is a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency system that provides early intervention services and supports for infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays and their families.

Brett DiNovi & Associates provides consultative services for individuals with autism and other neurological challenges. These services consist of workshops & seminars, functional behavior assessment, discrete trial training, functional communication training/verbal behavior training, rapid toilet training, social skills, vocational training, IEP consultation, expert witness testimonies, and peer mentoring.