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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You may do better with a behavior therapist who can help you develop a parent-led ABA program.  Find someone to train you on how to train and shape your  child's behavior using behavior therapy. This is what we've done with my son and it's worked wonders. [/quote]

OP here.  Where would I find out about these programs?  I'm in Northern Virginia.

Thanks to the rest of you for your responses.  DC is 2 yrs old, and has delayed speech as well as ASD, but was found to be mild on the spectrum.  Currently he has difficulty focusing (won't sit in "circle time", won't sit for art projects, but will sit for lunch b/c of his love of food).  He tolerates his peers but won't engage them.  He is very impatient and gets upset easily, and when he gets upset, he tends to throw things or tip things over, and this behavior is what worries me the most.  Thankfully he bounces back quickly though instead of throwing a tantrum.  I've been told by a number of the professionals who've evaluated him that they think he'd really benefit from ABA.  It has been helpful to read your responses so far...thanks again.[/quote]

For a child that young, and with limited resources, I would agree that you might get the most for your money by having someone provide parent training on how to use ABA techniques - then you would probably have more lasting impact. They could help you come up with very specific behavior plans and teach you how to implement them, help problem-solve particular situations, and help you find more effective ways to teach your child. At 2, I would expect that it would take a long time for your child to even get used to responding to a new provider.[/quote]

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