Various Approaches to Autism Treatment
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime. It is part of a group of disorders known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Today, 1 in 150 individuals is diagnosed with autism. There are two forms of treatment: Play-based/Developmental (The P.L.A.Y. Project, Floortime) and Behavioral (Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).
Play-based/Developmental
(The P.L.A.Y. Project, Floortime) |
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Behavioral
(ABA) |
| Strategic and Flexible |
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Highly Prescribed |
| More Naturalistic |
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More Controlled |
| Child Initiated |
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Program Oriented |
| Follows Child's Lead |
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Program Goals Dominant |
| Developmental Analysis |
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Behavioral Analysis |
| One-On-One and/or In Groups |
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One-On-One, then Groups |
| Early Generalization Common |
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Later Generalization Typical |
| Flexible Intensity |
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Intensity Prescribed |
| Activities: Child Preference |
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Activities: Program Oriented |
| Play Interaction |
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Teaching Drills and Skills |
| Natural/Social Reinforcements |
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Strategic Reinforcements |
| Perseverations as Useful |
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Perseverations Extinguished |
| Documentation Varies |
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Documentation Intensive, Discrete Frequency Counts |
| More Individualized |
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More Prescribed |
| Peers Used Earlier |
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Peers Used Later |
| Affect Emphasized |
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Behavior Emphasized |
| Parents as Play Partners |
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Parents as Program Facilitators |
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"We recomment the one that works best for your child. Some use Play-Based development for children 18 months to 3 years, and ABA for children 3 years and over. It really depends on how your child responds to the treatment"
336 Panoramic Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-8007
info@autismplayproject.com |
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