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AUTISM FACTS: • Prevalence has increased by 6-15 percent each year from
2002 to 2010. (Based on biennial numbers from the CDC)
• About 1 percent of the world population has
autism spectrum disorder. (CDC, 2014) • Autism services cost U.S. citizens $236-262
billion annually. (Buescher et al., 2014)
• Prevalence in the United States is estimated
at 1 in 68 births. (CDC, 2014) • A majority of costs in the U.S. are in adult services
– $175-196 billion, compared to $61-66 billion
• More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism for children. (Buescher et al., 2014)
spectrum disorder. (Buescher et al., 2014)
• In 10 years, the annual cost will be $200-
• Prevalence of autism in U.S. children increased by 119.4 percent 400 billion. (Autism Society estimate)
from 2000 (1 in 150) to 2010 (1 in 68). (CDC, 2014) Autism
is the fastest-growing developmental disability. (CDC, 2008)

In particular, and based on Autism Speaks, ABA principles and FhEULPLCLhILPdorENTrEENaChTTIhaEILr
techniques can foster basic skills such as looking, listening and
imitating, as well as complex skills such as reading, conversing and SWPITEhCaIaMLaSETdErUoCF aaTrTIoS INN
understanding another person’s perspective.
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Bottom line, ABA is the most widely accepted and documented
effective method for educating and treating ASD. Touro University ToUro UNIVErSITY
California has responded to this growing need by offering a Master
of Arts degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. This program trains LIgenairtneinyoguarnPdaTsseiaocnhifnogr
teachers, educators, school psychologists or those seeking knowledge
of ABA and ASD. Additionally, the program is specifically designed Numerous degree and teacher credential options. Education
to have educators and personnel become highly skilled in using an Contact the Graduate School of Education Today. Nursing
evidence-based method. Osteopathic Medicine
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The ABA Master of Arts program will enhance the skills of per- Physician Assistant
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skill to implement scientifically based practice to meet the acute
shortage of diverse and well-qualified personnel. It also provides Good PEoPLE doING GrEaT ThINGS tu.edu/gsoe
scholars with the competencies that are necessary for board certifi-
cation as behavior analysts.

In more than 40 years of research, ABA has established standards
for evidence-based practice, recognized experience and educational
requirements for practice, and identified sources of requisite educa-
tion in universities.

When searching for an ABA program, however, do your homework!
As there is a huge demand for ABA intervention for autism, many
individuals and programs now claim to provide ABA. Always check
credentials of those who claim to be qualified in behavior analysis.
You should inquire about the level of training in behavioral inter-
ventions for autism, including training in applied behavior analysis.

For more information on the Master of Arts degree in Applied
Behavior Analysis, visit www.tu.edu.

Linda Haymes, PhD., BCBA-D
Assistant Professor of Special Education
Graduate School of Education
Touro University California

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