Resources and
Research
Trusted tools and insights for families.
Center for Disease Control (CDC) “Act Early” Program
The CDC’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” (LTSAE) program aims to improve early identification of developmental delays by providing resources for families to track their child’s developmental milestones and guidelines for navigating support services. Their Milestone Tracker app is available for families with children ages 2 months through 5 years old, allowing caregivers to learn more about their child’s development and best care practices.
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) is the board that oversees the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), credentialing care providers and ensuring they remain up to date in their experience and knowledge within the field. As an ABA Therapy provider, Ally Behavior Centers remains up to date with BACB standards and ensures your child’s therapy program is compliant under their regulations. If seeking to become a provider in the field, the BACB is a great resource for understanding requirements for certification and continued licensure.
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
The Organization for Autism Research is a community-run organization that aims to bolster awareness of autism, and distribute resources for individuals with autism and their loved ones. Their website provides tools such as family guidebooks and resources in Spanish to make the journey of supporting your early learner with autism easier. Ally Behavior Centers partners with the Organization for Autism Research each year as a major participant in their “Active for Autism” 5k, hosted during Autism Awareness Month. For more information about the Active for Autism 5k, visit their “Run for Autism” homepage or stay tuned on Ally Behavior social media as we approach April of each year.
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Extended Research
Hyman, S., Levy, S., Myers, S. “Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder“.
American Academy of Pediatrics, 2020.
Smith, D., Hayward, D., Gale, C., Eikeseth, S., Klintwall, L. “Treatment Gains from Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) are Maintained 10 Years Later” Behavior Modification, 2019.
Dixon, D., Burns, C., Granpeesheh, D., Amarasinghe, R., Powell, A., Linstead, E. “A Program Evaluation of Home and Center-Based Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder” Behav Analysis Practice, 2017.
Peters-Scheffer, N., Didden, R., Korzilius, H., Sturmey, P. “A Meta-Analytic Study on the Effectiveness of Comprehensive ABA-based Early Intervention Programs for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.” Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011.
Roberts, J., et al. “A Randomised Controlled Trial of Two Early Intervention Programs for Young Children with Autism: Centre-based with Parent Program and Home-based.” Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011.
Dawson, G., Rogers, S., Munson, J,. Smith, M., Winter, J., Greenson, J,. Donaldson, A., Varley, J. “Randomized, Controlled Trial of an Intervention for Toddlers With Autism: The Early Start Denver Model.” Pediatrics, 2010
Hayward, D. “Assessing Progress During Treatment for Young Children with Autism Receiving Intensive Behavioural Interventions.” Autism, 2009.
Foxx, R. “Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Autism: The State of the Art.” Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 2008.
Zachor, D., Ben-Itzchak, E., Rabinovich, A., Lahat, E. “Change in Autism Core Symptoms with Intervention.” Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2007.
Cohen, H., Amerine-Dickens, M., and Smith, T. “Early Intensive Behavioral Treatment: Replication of the UCLA Model in a Community Setting.” Journal of Developmental Pediatrics, 2006.
Sallows, G., Graupner, T. “Intensive Behavioral Treatment for Children with Autism: Four-Year Outcome and Predictors.” American Journal on MR, 2005.
Jensen, V., Sinclair, L. “Treatment of Autism in Young Children: Behavioral Intervention and Applied Behavior Analysis.” Infants & Young Children, 2002.
McEachin, J., et al. “Long-Term Outcome for Children with Autism Who Receive Early Intensive Behavioral Treatment.” American Journal on MR, 1993.
Lovaas, O. Ivar. “Behavioral Treatment and Normal Educational and Intellectual Functioning in Young Autistic Children.” Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1987.