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Dr. Lovaas said `Typically developing children learn 16 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Providing 40 hours of one-to-one instruction per week may give children with autism the same opportunities.’
It is important to realise that this programme is flexible and can incorporate the individual needs of children. Younger children may still need a nap or breaks to `run in the garden’.
The team can help parents decide which activities the child benefits from and should continue with, and which may need to be postponed or stopped.
Is this the right programme for my child?
This is a question that ultimately only you can answer. We believe most children can benefit from behavioural intervention, but understand that it may not be right for all families. Some issues worth thinking about when making this decision are, the ages of siblings, (as the schedules of young siblings can be difficult to run a home programme around), finances, job demands on parent/s, extended family support, and tutor and supervisor availability.
Could this programme be detrimental to my child?
No, a properly trained team will encourage your child to learn new skills through positive reinforcement. Your child will be actively engaged and motivated to learn during the daily sessions.
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