Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (UCLA YAP Model) and Autism Ranking:

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The Lovaas Institute claims that Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention is an intensive form of applied behavioural analysis (ABA).

Lovaas recommends his method should begin as early as possible. This is necessary in order to teach basic social, educational and daily life skills. It can also reduce stereotypical and disruptive behaviours before they become established.

Some people believe that variables such as a child's IQ, developmental status and language abilities are meaningful predictors of whether the intervention is likely to be successful. In other words, the intervention is more likely to work with 'higher-functioning' children.

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• UCLA Young Autism Project

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