The purpose of autism-how-to.com is to provide a series of step-by-step guides for teaching important skills and behaviors to individuals with autism and related disorders. Throughout our professional involvement, we have observed the many challenges encountered in meeting the pervasive needs of people with autism spectrum disorders. A variety of treatment approaches have emerged over the years, some of which have proven effective, while others unfortunately, have not. Through our “hands on” experience what we have found to be the most effective intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorders is good, sound teaching utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). This teaching can occur with anyone involved in the child’s life. Parents, siblings, extended family members, educators, therapists, and friends can be, and often are, excellent teachers given the proper tools and resources. autism-how-to.com