Assessing the Functions of Behavior: The Importance of Understanding Communicative Intent

• By: Cecelia McCarton, MD Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Ivy Feldman, PhD Jackie Hickey, MA, BCBA The McCarton Foundation
• October 1st, 2009
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Autism is associated with significant impairments in language/communication, deficits in social interaction and restricted interests/stereotypical behavior (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). Learners with autism have difficulty in all aspects of communication, including receptive...

Dimensions of Quality: Best For Educating Students with ASD

• By: Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Cecelia McCarton, MD Ivy Feldman, PhD Jackie Hickey, MA, BCBA The McCarton Foundation
• October 1st, 2008
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Learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have diverse and unique needs. They struggle with attention, communication, cognitive delays, and behavioral control. Their learning and behavioral challenges are highly idiosyncratic, and educating students with ASD requires a fully individualized,...