Assessing and Treating Severe Behaviors
Learn about the process of getting a behavior assessment from start to finish, plus updates on current research and strategies for treatment. Originally published
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Autism and Trauma
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The use of punishment to treat severe behavioral challenges in autistic children was first introduced nearly 60 years ago. Although most people in the autism