Behavior based intervention for individuals with developmental disabilities

ASAT is a not-for-profit organization of parents and professionals committed to improving the education, treatment, and care of people with autism. Since autism was first identified, there has been a long history of failed treatments and fads, levied on vulnerable individuals as well as on their families. From the scandal of the â??refrigerator motherâ?? theory, to the ongoing parade of â??miracle curesâ?? and â??magical breakthroughs,â?? history has been dominated by improbable theories about causation and treatments. Many of these treatments have been too quickly adopted by professionals, too readily sensationalized by the media, and too hastily embraced by hopeful consumers â?? well before supporting evidence or reasonable probability existed for their effectiveness or safety. Since ASAT was established in 1998, it has been our goal to work toward adopting higher standards of accountability for the care, education and treatment of all individuals with autism.

We Are a group of parents and professionals in N.W. Indiana who have, or work with, children diagnosed with autism, ASDs (Autism Spectrum Disorders) or PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified). We Believe that all individuals with autism have great potential and that early, effective intervention is necessary to allow them to fulfill that potential. Our Goal is to provide accurate information, support, resources, and hope for Indiana families of children with autism. Our Objectives are 1) to promote understanding and use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)/Applied Verbal Behavior (AVB) as effective treatments for autism, 2) to facilitate early identification and diagnosis, 3) to educate medical, educational, political and lay communities about autism, and 4) to help Indiana families stay informed regarding legislative issues affecting individuals with autism and their families.

Does your learner need help with: physical aggression, communication, making friends, toileting, reading, dressing, community safety, or anything in between? ??? Services to individuals between 2 and 80 years of age ??? Services to individuals with a wide array of diagnoses (e.g., Autism, ADD, ADHD, ODD OCD, Asperger Syndrome, PDD, NLD, etc.) ??? Services in a wide array of environments (e.g., home, school, work, community) ??? Frequent contact in between on-site visits ??? 1 or 2-day workshops (see available workshops to the right) ??? Whole Child Consulting is willing to travel to see individuals in their home environment, wherever that may be.

Information on developmental milestones Also, general autism information