Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions

Empirically Validated Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder

This online journal article describes Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI), which combine techniques from both behavioral and developmental sciences. These interventions are implemented in natural settings, involve shared control between the child and therapist, and use behavioral strategies to teach developmental skills. It compares NDBI’s to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methods.


Additional Details

Subjects: Therapies

Author: L. Schribman; G. Dawson; A. C. Stahmer; R. Landa; S. J. Rogers; G. G. McGee; C. Kasari

Additional Authors: B. Ingersoll; A. P. Kaiser; Y. Bruinsma; E. McNerney; A. Wetherby; A. Halladay

Publisher: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v. 45 no. 8

Publication Date: 2015

Format: Online Article

Age Range: Pre-School Age (0-5)School Age (5-18)