A respected and revered pioneer in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders has died. Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas passed away. Dr. Lovaas developed the practice of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) which helps people with autism learn to function in day-to-day society. His work began in the 1960s and helped thousands of children with autism across the globe. ABA is evidence-based treatment that proves successful in about half of the patients treated, and can offer the chance for a more productive life. His efforts and hard work give us so much hope for our children. May God bless him and his family during this time of sorrow. Thank you Dr. Lovaas for providing us with this gift you gave to us called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
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