The Case Report: ABA-Based Education for a Toddler at High Risk for Autism

Early education using the methods of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) has shown to produce important gains in many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or at risk for ASD. This case report focuses on descriptive information about the first year of education given to a child who runs high risk of autism spectrum disorder is provided. The findings based on the data gathered throughout the process demonstrate that the child has achieved progress and improved performance in the skills targeted to be gained throughout the education. In addition, there are findings showing that the intensity of autism symptoms and the behavioral problems have lessened.