The take-home message is that well-trained therapists can train parents on specific behavior management techniques that could be implemented by parents on their own, which will significantly and clinically reduce behavior problems of their child with autism.

Luc Lecavalier

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This might mean if we intervene early, these kids will not have to take medication down the road, this is a very big deal because these medicines are potent, very potent, and work, but have side effects. A lot of parents don’t want to give them to their child.

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What was unique about this study is that we packaged known techniques into a manual that we then pilot tested for feasibility, and it was well-received by parents.

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We’re teaching the parent how to change their behaviors so they will interact differently with their child.

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