Autism and ABA

A quick summary of their conclusions is:

• ABA is the only intervention recommended.
• Interventions reviewed and NOT RECOMMENDED include: auditory integration therapy, facilitated communication, Greenspan's floor time, music therapy, sensory integration therapy, touch therapy, hormones (ACTH and Secretin), vitamin therapies and special diets.

Three (3) documents are available:

1. 1999 Publication No. 4217 - Autism/PDD Clinical Practice Guidelines Technical Report (full report 434 pages)
2. 1999 Publication No. 4215 - Report of the Recommendations (the complete recommendations, background and a summary of the evidence, 322 pages)
3. 1999 Publication No. 4216 - A Quick Reference Guide for Parents and Professionals (the major recommendations and background information, 108 pages)

Order from:

Health Education Services
P. O. Box 7126
Albany NY 12224

or

Call (518) 439-7286 to place Master Card or VISA orders.

All 3 books including postage is $21.50

The guidelines may also be posted on the NYSDOH web page – www.health.state.ny.us .

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