Research

There is no one approach that can be universally applied to all children with ASD, but there are some universal elements that are considered fundamental to intervention, regardless of its theoretical approach (National Research Council, 2001; Bryson, Rogers, & Fombonne, 2003):

• Intervention should take place early in the child’s life and should be intensive
• Parents should be involved as participating partners and agents in their child’s intervention
• Intervention should target communication and play
• Intervention should be based on the child’s individual profile with clear goals and a systematic approach to achieving these

More Than Words is designed to incorporate all of these key elements of intervention. It empowers parents to become agents of change for their own child and provides them with a practical framework for engaging their child in frequent, pleasurable interactions, within which social and communication skills can be enhanced.

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