"With autism diagnoses at an all-time high, this updated second edition will be invaluable to parents searching for relevant information. Harris and Weiss, both directors of the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, know firsthand the importance of early intervention in autism. The current research they provide highlights the effectiveness of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention, an autism treatment program based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for preschoolers with autism. Deciding to use ABA with a child requires research and reflection; this book will assist parents in creating and implementing an ABA program in their home and in selecting instructors and professional consultants. It will also help them evaluate public school programs and the pros and cons of a home-based vs. a center-based program. Most helpful are the personal anecdotes from parents detailing their experiences with autism and ABA. Any parent of a newly diagnosed toddler or preschooler would benefit from the information here when considering his or her child's treatment program. Highly recommended for public libraries, even those owning the first edition."
--Library Journal, April 1, 2007

"Right from the Start, released in 1998, has been a trusted primer for parents who choose--or are considering--an ABA approach for their child with ASD. Authors Sandra Harris, Ph.D. and Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., BCBA address critical components of early behavioral intervention programs: expertise of professionals; demands on the family; home-based, center-based, school-based models of instruction; curriculum; program indicators and more.

In this newly updated and expanded 2007 edition, they continue to skillfully guide parents through the complex process of understanding the differences among ABA programs and selecting the right program based on the individual needs of the child and the family. Especially appealing is their attention to old thought and new thought on ABA, coupled with easy-to-assimilate descriptions of what constitutes 'good programming' within today's therapy offerings. Real life stories from parents further impress upon the reader the myriad of program differences that fall under the broad umbrella of ABA and the need for parents to carefully evaluate both people and program components before making a treatment choice."
-Autism Asperger Digest, September 2007

"Written by autism experts Sandra L. Harris and Mary Jane Weiss, Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism is a guide for parents and educators to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment for children with autism, methods that are ideally implemented as soon as a child has been diagnosed. Now in a revised and expanded second edition, Right from the Start covers the concept of early intensive behavioral intervention; home-based, center-based, and school-based programs; curriculum and teaching programs; choosing the right program for one's child; and much more. Highly recommended as a supplementary resource for anyone involved with or responsible for a child with autism spectrum disorder."
-The Midwest Book Review, August 2007