Autism is a disorder of brain development that occurs in the first three years of life. Children diagnosed as autistic exhibit deficits in communication and social interaction, they do not play like typical children and frequently exhibit highly repetitive and stereotypical behaviors.  These skill deficits cause autistic children to fall farther and farther behind their typical peers as they grow older. 

Children with autism do not learn in the same way that children normally learn because they lack the skills necessary to acquire and process basic information.  Despite the disruption of typical learning processes, behavioral scientists have used the principles and procedures of learning theory to develop effective treatment strategies for teaching children with autism. This approach is known as Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA. 

ABA therapy is not new as it is based on more than 50 years of scientific investigation with individuals affected by a wide range of behavioral and developmental disorders.  Since the early 1960’s, research has shown that behavioral interventions greatly reduce disruptive behaviors typically observed in autistic individuals (self-injury, tantrums, non-compliance, self-stimulation).  ABA has also been shown to be effective in teaching complex communication, social, play and self-help skills.

Autism Early Intervention Clinics is now accepting children and adolescents for treatment. Call (727) 576-7600 today for more information or to schedule your appointment.