Enhanced Milieu Teaching

Abstract

This chapter provides a detailed description of Enhanced Milieu Teaching (EMT) beginning with a discussion of the theoretical underpinnings of the intervention. Ten EMT studies investigating the effects of EMT with children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental or language delays are then summarized and discussed. Next, each of the EMT intervention components and strategies are described and clarifying examples are provided. Common issues when implementing EMT and possible solutions are presented as considerations for practitioners and parents. Finally, recommendations for effective EMT implementation are extrapolated from the overview of intervention research studies and future directions for EMT investigations are suggested to address areas in need of additional research.