Development of a Continuum of Services for Children and Adults with Autism and Other Severe Behavior Disorders

• Published in: Research in developmental disabilities Vol. 13; no. 1; p. 9
• Main Author: Luce, Stephen C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 1992
• Subjects: Activities of Daily Living - psychology; Adolescent; Adult; Adults; Autism; Autistic Disorder - psychology; Autistic Disorder - rehabilitation; Behavior Disorders; Child; Child Behavior Disorders - psychology; Child Behavior Disorders - rehabilitation; Child, Preschool; Children; Continuity of Patient Care - economics; Continuity of Patient Care - trends; Delivery Systems; Early Intervention; Female; Financial Support; Financing, Government - trends; Humans; Intellectual Disability - psychology; Intellectual Disability - rehabilitation; Intervention; Male; Organizational Development; Patient Care Team - economics; Patient Care Team - trends; Program Development; Program Evaluation; Rehabilitation, Vocational - trends; Social Environment; Staff Development
• ISSN: 0891-4222
• DOI: 10.1016/0891-4222(92)90037-7

Key elements of a continuum of services for individuals with autism and other severe behavior disorders are described, focusing on development of a strong central organization; funding; staff recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation; program evaluation; outreach parent training; home-based early intervention; vocational training; intermediate care facilities; and consultation programs. (JDD)