children with autism Exchange Communication System (PECS). Behavioural Interventions Focus on application of learning Combined Interventions theory and skill development. Incorporate behavioural and Use of Applied Behaviour developmental strategies. Often Analysis (ABA). Example: include sensory issues. Focus on Pivotal Response Training (PRT) working with and managing the characteristics of autism. Developmental Examples: TEACCH (Treatment Interventions and Education of Autistic and Focus on development of social Communication Handicapped emotional capacities. Example: Children, Early Start Denver Relationship Development Model (ESDM) Intervention (RDI) Family Based Therapy Based Interventions Interventions Focus on working with families Focus on communication and to develop skills in working with social development or sensory their children. Example: The motor development. Usually Hanen Program designed for use with other interventions. Example: Picture Other Interventions Example: Music Therapy
children with autism Behavioural Interventions Focus on application of learning theory and skill development. Use of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Example: Pivotal Response Training (PRT) Developmental Interventions Focus on development of social emotional capacities. Example: Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Therapy Based Interventions Focus on communication and social development or sensory motor development. Usually designed for use with other interventions. Example: Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Combined Interventions Incorporate behavioural and developmental strategies. Often include sensory issues. Focus on working with and managing the characteristics of autism. Examples: TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children, Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Family Based Interventions Focus on working with families to develop skills in working with their children. Example: The Hanen Program Other Interventions Example: Music Therapy
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