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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics, Associated Behaviors, and Early Intervention
Tiffany Kodak1, Samantha Bergmann2
1Department of Psychology, Marquette University, 525 North 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA.
Abstract:
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction and the presence of restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. Currently, ASD affects 1 in 59 individuals and can be a costly disorder across one's lifetime. Because of the prevalence, costs, and range of behavioral needs, early intervention is vital to teach skills across a variety of domains and prevent the development or exacerbation of behavioral deficits and excesses. Interventions based on applied behavior analysis have the most empirical support; several strategies to teach social skills, communication, and adaptive skills are discussed.
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