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Controversial Therapies for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Fad, Fashion, and Science in Professional Practice

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One of the largest and most complex human services systems in history has evolved to address the needs of people with autism and intellectual disabilities, yet important questions remain for… Click to show full abstract

One of the largest and most complex human services systems in history has evolved to address the needs of people with autism and intellectual disabilities, yet important questions remain for many professionals, administrators, and parents. What approaches to early intervention, education, treatment, therapy, and remediation really help those with autism and other intellectual disabilities improve their functioning and adaptation? Alternatively, what approaches represent wastes of time, effort, and resources?

Keywords: therapies autism; disabilities fad; autism intellectual; intellectual disabilities; fad fashion; controversial therapies

Journal Title: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities
Year Published: 2017

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