Paul McDonnell (P2) - Retired Professor, Autism Specialist (Health)
Channel: The Dennis Report
Date: 2018-03-14

Mr. McDonnell explains the strides New Brunswick has made to help families with autistic children, and improvements in classroom services. His professional expertise and personal interest take us deep into understanding the impact of the Applied Behavioral Analysis program.

Cost benefit studies consistently show the savings in autism treatment "over the lifetime of the individual" if you invest in early intervention. The impact with the Applied Behavioral Analysis and related training needs to be allowed to mature as a system over the long term - say 20 years ... and remain separate from political interference in delivery. We also touch on Temple Grandin, and her brilliance.

Autism Intervention Services: https://www.aisfredericton.ca/

A. B. A. on-line training: http://www.unb.ca/cel/career/behavioural-intervention/index.html ... or ... http://www.autism.net/

Evidence-based interventions: https://www.asatonline.org/