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Generalization and Maintenance

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Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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It is often reported that children with ASD do not readily generalize and maintain skills. As such it is of particular importance that practitioners specifically address these issues when developing interventions. This chapter will review and discuss generalization and maintenance within the current ABA research.

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  1. Applied Behavior Analysis Program, Department of Psychology (Tamaki Campus), University of Auckland, 92019, Auckland, New Zealand

    Angela M. Arnold-Saritepe, Katrina J. Phillips, Oliver C. Mudford, Kelly Ann De Rozario & Sarah Ann Taylor

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Arnold-Saritepe, A.M., Phillips, K.J., Mudford, O.C., De Rozario, K.A., Taylor, S.A. (2009). Generalization and Maintenance. 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_12

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