Watch and learn! Carefully selected media links will help bring key concepts and theories to life, preparing you for your studies and exams. 

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• Association for Behavior Analysis International
  The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABA International) is a professional organization which serves to develop, enhance, and support the growth of behavior analysis through research, education, and practice. Click on the “Behavior Analysis” link at the top to learn more about ABA.

• Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network
  The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network is a group of programs funded by CDC to estimate the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities living in different areas of the United States. This site will provide the latest information regarding the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• Autism Speaks
  Autism Speaks is a leading science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Their site has a lot of excellent information. Start by visiting their page “Developmental Milestones by Age” which is designed to help parents, teachers, and professionals recognize the early signs of the disorder.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Information about Autism
  The CDC provides excellent, user-friendly information about the causes, prevalence, and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Their “free materials” link provides access to dozens of free booklets and pamphlets about autism and other developmental disabilities.

• Neuroscience for Kids
  Dr. Eric Chudler at the University of Washington maintains this fun and informative website about basic and applied neuroscience. Read about the neurological underpinnings of Tourette’s Disorder here or learn about brain differences in children with autism here.