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On systems analysis in autism intervention programs.

L E McClannahan·P J Krantz
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Although intervention technology has grown substantially during the past quarter century, the design of intervention systems has not grown apace. This paper examines organizational arrangements that enhance and diminish treatment effectiveness and argues that defining, measuring, and manipulating systemic antecedent and consequent variables are as important as assessment and intervention on an individual client's behalf.

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Autistic DisorderBehavior TherapyChildChild, PreschoolConsumer BehaviorHumansInfantOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient Care TeamJournal ArticleReview

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L E McClannahan, P J Krantz. 1993. On systems analysis in autism intervention programs.. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1993.26-589

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