In this discussion of the alternating treatment design (ATD) in early childhood special education (ECSE) programs, two studies are described to illustrate the use of the ATD for comparing a treatment with no treatment and for comparing two or more treatments. An eight-step procedure is outlined to facilitate classroom application.
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