Table 1.
Individual therapist characteristics
| Therapist | Position | Degree(s) | Number of years providing tx; (range of child’s CA in months) | Prior training (other txs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Psychologist & asst. professor | Ph.D. | 13 (24–60) | DTT, VB |
| A2 | Speech language pathologist | M.S., CCC-SLP | 30 (0–48) | AAC, PECS |
| B1 | Autism specialist | M.A., BCBA | 10 (24–72) | DTT, PECS, PRT |
| B2 | Occupational therapist | M.A. | 3 (0–36) | PECS |
| B3 | Speech language pathologist | M.A., CCC-SLP | 2.5 (18–60) | PECS |
| C1 | Case manager | M.A. | 3 (18–72) | DIR, DTT, PECS, SIT |
| C2 | Case manager | B.A. | 3 (24–60) | DIR, PECS |
| C3 | Program director | M.Ed. | 3 (18–72) | DIR, DTT, PECS |
| D1 | Early childhood Special educator | B.A. | 3 (36–60) | DTT |
| D2 | Behavior specialist | M.A., BCBA | 3 (36–120) | DTT |
AAC augmentative and alternative communication; DIR developmental, individual-difference, relationship-based model; DTT discrete trial training; PECS picture exchange communication system; PRT pivotal response training; SIT sensory integration therapy; VB verbal behavior