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This chapter discusses some of the main research and theoretical perspectives of the behavioral treatment of autistic persons. Treatment of young autistic children will be emphasized.
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Lovaas, I., Calouri, K., Jada, J. (1989). The Nature of Behavioral Treatment and Research with Young Autistic Persons. In: Gillberg, C. (eds) Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0882-7_19
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