TY - JOUR
T1 - Supporting and treating families with children on the autistic spectrum
T2 - The unique role of the generalist psychologist
AU - Hillman, Jennifer
PY - 2006/9
Y1 - 2006/9
N2 - Research findings indicate that intensive behavior therapy (e.g., applied behavioral analysis, or ABA) represents an effective treatment for autistic spectrum disorders. Unfortunately, children with autism represent an underserved patient population. Parents often make treatment decisions with insufficient information and report problems in establishing and maintaining treatment programs. This practice review asserts that psychologists, including those without professional certification or coursework in ABA, are in a unique position to assist affected children and their families. Psychologists can provide critical information about evidence-based treatment; offer assistance in overcoming barriers to intensive treatment, including personnel selection; and provide ongoing support to family members. Case examples also illustrate how psychologists can help families address specific barriers to intensive treatment.
AB - Research findings indicate that intensive behavior therapy (e.g., applied behavioral analysis, or ABA) represents an effective treatment for autistic spectrum disorders. Unfortunately, children with autism represent an underserved patient population. Parents often make treatment decisions with insufficient information and report problems in establishing and maintaining treatment programs. This practice review asserts that psychologists, including those without professional certification or coursework in ABA, are in a unique position to assist affected children and their families. Psychologists can provide critical information about evidence-based treatment; offer assistance in overcoming barriers to intensive treatment, including personnel selection; and provide ongoing support to family members. Case examples also illustrate how psychologists can help families address specific barriers to intensive treatment.
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U2 - 10.1037/0033-3204.43.3.349
DO - 10.1037/0033-3204.43.3.349
M3 - Review article
C2 - 22122105
AN - SCOPUS:33748998193
SN - 0033-3204
VL - 43
SP - 349
EP - 358
JO - Psychotherapy
JF - Psychotherapy
IS - 3
ER -