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MSU Billings faculty member develops series of courses in applied behavior analysis dealing with autism and other challenging behavior

Even before the Montana Legislature approved a bill this spring requiring health insurance policies to cover treatment for children with autism disorders, Dr. Cheryl Young saw a need waiting to be filled.

The need wasn’t the support of families and daily challenges of autistic children. That much was obvious to Young and countless others. The need was in finding a way to help educators and professionals better understand and plan programs for special populations.

“After I got here (in August 2008) I found out that I was the only one in the state that was certified in applied behavior analysis,” said Young, who teaches special education at the Montana State University Billings College of Education. “I thought the best thing we can do in Montana is to train people.”

Full Story: http://www.msubillings.edu/urelations/releases/2009/2009June18Young.htm

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