I would like to introduce my special topic subject in this initial post. My topic, Behavioral Interventions, will be a discussion of five of the behavioral interventions typically used with children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Initially I will describe Discreet Trial Training, Verbal Behavior, and the Competent Learner Model together, then follow with a discussion on Floortime and RDI. I will compare and contrast the therapies and provide information regarding any research that supports its use. I will relate my role as an SLP in each of the various interventions. Finally, I will consider all the information that I have learned, along with my experience with this very diverse population, and suggest what may make these programs stronger, given information from other intervention styles.
