Providing Individual Supports to Young Children With Autism and Their Families

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Abstract
Young children with developmental disabilities, including autism, are at great risk for futures characterized by restrictive and socially isolated lifestyles. Although the past generation has produced practical gains and conceptual advances, there is still a great need for programmatic interventions based on current knowledge, promoting meaningful progress, and offering longitudinal benefits in social adaptation and community functioning. This article describes a model of comprehensive, individualized support based on a triad of essential elements, consisting of (a) the development of functional communication skills, (b) supported participation in socially inclusive environments, and (b) multifaceted family support.

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