Table of Contents
What *T Autism and How * s * t Diagnosed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Who’sWhoinAutismServices.......................8
Introduction to State & Local Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Early Intervention: Birth to Three
Special Education: Three to Twenty-One
Parent-Professional Collaboration within Early Intervention & Special Education
New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Evaluating Potential Treatments for Autism . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
What to Look for in a Behavior Analyst
What to Look for in a Special Education Program . . . . . . . .26
Special Education Interview Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
SuggestedReading .............................30
Evaluating Treatments Interview Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Glossary ..........................InsideBackCover
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