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Project

Arkansas Autism Partnership

Center:

AR-University of Arkansas Partners, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2017

Contact Information:

Karan Burnette
[email protected]
501-301-1105

Project Description:

The AAP is a home-based program that provides intensive, evidence-based intervention for 20-30 hours per week for young children with ASD between 18 months and 7 years. There are 100 children in active services at any point in time and approximately 50 on a waiting list. The goal is to include the parents/caregivers in the intervention so they will be able to continue it once the program ends, since it is limited to a maximum of 3 years or when the child turns 7 years of age. The program focuses on functional skills in areas of cognition, communication, self-care, socialization and appropriate behavior. Since it is a home-based program. the skills are acquired in the natural environment minimizing the requirement for generalization or transfer of learning.

Keyword(s):

Autism; early intervention; ABA therapy

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State