Emphasis is placed on academic and social applications with extensive family involvement.
Debra was diagnosed with autism. Her family's biggest frustration was that they had no way of knowing what was wrong when she was upset, as she had no means of communication. As a functional communication system was established, they could more easily understand their daughter's needs and behavior subsequently improved. Martin was not doing well in school because he was unable to follow classroom instruction due to an auditory processing disorder. Therapy improved his comprehension of language and helped him develop strategies to compensate for his weakness.