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-Each individual diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder is first and foremost an individual; therefore, assessment of the individual's specific needs must be linked to appropriate interventions best suited for that individual.
-Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder have the right to access well-trained and highly skilled professionals in the fields of health and education
-Intervention and education must address the whole individual (e.g. intellectual, social, emotional, and physical) as well as the systems within which the individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder lives: family, school, and community.
-Parents and families often are the most knowledgeable and most enduring support provider for the individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Hence, they should be viewed as critical members of any team developing support and services for the individual.
-Any educational or medical intervention utilized with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder should be based on current best practices from the literature. We believe that "best practice" means using empirically supported interventions as much as possible, and systematically evaluating any approach used.
-Early identification and intervention is crucial to the positive development of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
-Methodology approaches and interventions that appear to have promise for enriching the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder should be empirically evaluated in order to add to the knowledge base.
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