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The best introduction to the Jay Nolan Center is a brief discussion of the factors that led to its conception and development. These include the relevant research, the principles of normalization and developmental programming, parent advocacy, and previous attempts by others to provide appropriate and meaningful programs.
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LaVigna, G.W. (1983). The Jay Nolan Center. In: Schopler, E., Mesibov, G.B. (eds) Autism in Adolescents and Adults. Current Issues in Autism. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9345-1_18
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