Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why this manual? / Catherine Maurice -- Evaluating claims about treatments for autism ; Early behavioral intervention for autism : what does research tell us? / Gina Green -- Are other treatments effective? / Tristram Smith -- Selecting teaching programs / Bridget Ann Taylor and Kelly Ann McDonough -- Teaching new skills to young children with autism / Stephen R. Anderson, Marie Taras, and Barbara O'Malley Cannon -- Behavioral analysis and assessment : the cornerstone to effectiveness / Raymond G. Romanczyk -- Identifying qualified professionals in behavior analysis / Gerald L. Shook and Judith E. Favell -- Recruiting, selecting, and training teaching assistants / Jack Scott -- UCLA young autism model of service delivery / O. Ivar Lovaas -- Community-based early intervention for children with autism / Ronald C. Huff -- Funding the behavioral program : legal strategies for parents / Mark Williamson -- Incorporating speech-language therapy into an applied behavior analysis program / Robin Parker -- Strategies for promoting language acquisition in children with autism / Margery Rappaport -- What parents can expect from public school programs / Andrew Bondy -- Supported inclusion / Susan C. Johnson, Linda Meyer, and Bridget Ann Taylor -- Answers to commonly asked questions / Stephen C. Luce and Kathleen Dyer -- In search of Michael / Margaret Harris -- Rebecca's story / Elizabeth Harrington -- Brandon's journey / Cyndy Kleinfield-Hayes -- Peter's story / Elizabeth Braxton.