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Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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This chapter will present developments that have resulted in the current state of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Initial parts of the chapter will be on ABA and its history with autism. The chapter will conclude with a rationale for the book and potential further developments in the future.

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  1. Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA

    Johnny L. Matson & Daniene Neal

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  1. Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 70803, U.S.A.

    Johnny L. Matson

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Matson, J.L., Neal, D. (2009). History and Overview. In: Matson, J. (eds) Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0088-3_1

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