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ABA Therapy and Alternatives (e.g., DIR/Floortime)

What studies compare ABA therapy with occupational therapy outcomes in autism? 

The NHS describes support for autistic children in terms of communication, daily living and participation, rather than any single “best” therapy. Similarly, NICE recommends developmental, behavioural and functional…
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Author: Hannah Smith, MSc Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS
ABA Therapy and Alternatives (e.g., DIR/Floortime)

How does evidence for ABA therapy compare with evidence for play therapy in autism? 

Guidance from NICE and the NHS supports early, individualised developmental and behavioural support for autistic people, including social-communication and play-based interventions. However, they do not endorse Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA),…
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Author: Hannah Smith, MSc Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS