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Outcomes of a community intervention program based on Pivotal Response Treatment and Positive Behavior Support are promising, particularly for higher functioning children with ASD, but this finding should be interpreted in the light of the study’s shortcomings

Rianne VerschuurBehavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands;Research Development & Innovation, Dr. Leo Kannerhuis, Doorwerth, the NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Bibi HuskensResearch Development & Innovation, Dr. Leo Kannerhuis, Doorwerth, the Netherlands
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Robert Didden (Commentary authors)Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
Pages 77-81 | Published online: 26 Oct 2015

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