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Autism, Vol. 5, No. 4, 362-373 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/1362361301005004003
© 2001 The National Autistic Society, SAGE Publications

The Scottish Centre for Autism Preschool Treatment Programme

I: A Developmental Approach to Early Intervention

Jeff Salt

Scottish Centre for Autism, Glasgow, UK

Val Sellars

Scottish Centre for Autism, Glasgow, UK

John Shemilt

Scottish Centre for Autism, Glasgow, UK

Sheila Boyd

Scottish Centre for Autism, Glasgow, UK

Tracey Coulson

Scottish Centre for Autism, Glasgow, UK

Susan McCool

Scottish Centre for Autism, Glasgow, UK

Early intervention is an area of intense current interest for parents and professionals. This article describes a mainstream National Health Service (NHS) approach to early intervention, developed at the Scottish Centre for Autism. The aims of treatment are to improve the child's early social communication and social interaction skills, leading to the potential development of play and flexibility of behaviour. This is achieved by 1:1 intensive treatment by trained therapists, and a schedule of parent training. The treatment protocol incorporates a child led approach; the use of imitation as a therapeutic strategy; using language contingent on activities; and the introduction of flexibility into play and social exchanges.

Key Words: autism • early intervention • parent training • treatment


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