Dr. Morrison believes in using ALL empirically-based methods of behavior analysis to help students with autism learn.  This means incorporating strategies such as errorless teaching, discrete trial, incidental teaching, verbal behavior, functional assessment, video modeling, priming, behavioral momentum, visual schedules, etc. depending on the child and skill being taught.   By remaining open to all data-based strategies, children can access the most appropriate, effective, and individualized interventions.

There is no skill more important than verbal communication.  It is prerequisite to more advanced social skills.  Therefore, most children's programs center around teaching verbal and communication skills.  In addition to language, teams focus on teaching social skills, academics, play and other engagement activities, attending, reducing problem behaviors, as well as many other types of skills.  No two home programs look the same.  The skills chosen depend on the individual child, as well as priorities expressed by the parents. 

Children make the most progress when their parents are very involved in their treatment, particularly the generalization of skills taught.  For this reason, home-based intervention are preferred.  It is necessary for us to maintain a small caseload (about 15 children) for each child to make as much progress as possible.  I am available to answer questions between weekly meetings.