a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

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SUSQUEHANNA COUNTYBarnes-Kasson Hospital400 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847, 570-853-3135Montrose General Hospital3 Grow Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801, 570-278-3801Insurance DepartmentsPennsylvania Insurance DepartmentBureau of Consumer Services, 1321 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120717-787-2317; 1-877-881-6388InterventionsApplied Behavior Analysis(ABA) encompasses a spectrum of specific therapies:Discrete Trial Therapy, http://kathyandcalvin.com/manuals/aba_train.htmGood overview of DTT with examplesLovass Therapy, www.lovass.comVerbal Behavior, http://www.autismusaba.de/lovaasvb.htmlDiscusses the differences between Lovaas and Verbal Behavior. The Lovaas-based approachuses ABA to teach language skills based on the premise that receptive language should bedeveloped prior to expressive language. The Verbal Behavior approach focuses on teachingspecific components of expressive language (mands, tacts, intraverbals among others) first.Fluency Training, http://www.autismteachingtools.com/page/bbbbfg/bbbbfzA brief overview of fluency concepts, as well as fluency charts and examples of how to usethem.Precision Teaching, http://psych.athabascau.ca/html/387/OpenModules/Lindsley/introa1.shtmlA brief overview of fluency concepts, as well as fluency charts and examples of how to usethem.Incidental Teaching, http://www.spiesforparents.cpd.usu.edu/Modules/Module%203%20-%20Incidental%20Teaching/Introduction.htmBasic overview and explanation of incidental teaching and provides examples. Positivebehavior supports.
DIR– Floortime, http://www.floortime.org/faqs.php?faqid=3The DIR (Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based)/Floortime approachprovides a comprehensive framework for understanding and treating children challenged byAutism Spectrum and related disorders. It focuses on helping children master the buildingblocks of relating, communicating and thinking, rather than on symptoms alone.TEACCH, http://www.teacch.com/Social Stories, http://www.thegraycenter.org/socialstories.cfmA Social Story describes a situation, skill, or concept in terms of relevant social cues,perspectives, and common responses in a specifically defined style and format. The goal of aSocial Story is to share accurate social information in a patient and reassuring manner that iseasily understood by its audience. Half of all Social Stories developed should affirmsomething that an individual does well.Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), http://www.pecs.com/PECS is an augmentative communication system developed to help individuals quickly acquirea functional means of communication. PECS is appropriate for individuals who do not usespeech or who may speak with limited effectiveness, e.g., those who have articulation or motorplanning difficulties, limited communicative partners, lack of initiative in communication, etc.American Sign Language (ASL), http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/Sensory Integration Therapies, http://216.194.201.208/terrytown/sensoryintegration.org/Interventions/OtherGluten/Casein free diet, http://www.gfcfdiet.comComplementary approaches, http://www.autismsociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ComplementaryApproachesDiscusses art, music, and animal therapies.Biomedical and dietary approaches, http://www.autismsociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BiomedicalDietaryApproachesKidsJust for Kids Autism Fact Sheet, http://www.njcosac.org/cosacautismArticle explaining Autism to kids in simple language with pictures.
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INTRODUCTIONDevelopmental delays ca
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What should I do first? Where do I
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How can my child qualify for Medica
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How does the verification process w
Page 11 and 12: As the parent of a child with Autis
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Page 20 and 21: ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONSWhat does
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Page 49 and 50: NE Autism ResourcesBHRS ResourcesAu
Page 51 and 52: Scranton Counseling Center326 Adams
Page 53 and 54: The Arc of Wyoming County86 East Ti
Page 55 and 56: Dr. Carbone (Verbal Behavior), www.
Page 57 and 58: Yahoo! Groups - www.yahoo.comOver 7
Page 59 and 60: Susquehanna County Assistance Offic
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Page 65 and 66: Mental Health AssociationLuzerne/Wy
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Page 73 and 74: groups.yahoo.com/group/VerbalBehavi
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