You will write a paper focusing on some aspect of communication and/or language development in ASD – examples would include: the debate over topography vs. function, the evidence-base for the effectiveness of PECS, augmentative devices and their effectiveness for learners with autism, the state of evidence for sign, the use of ancillary communication strategies as part of a package to address challenging behaviors. The paper should culminate in a suggested line of research study that would further the field of ABA and/or ASD in communication/language intervention. You will review the literature on the topic and write a scholarly paper (following APA style) of 8- 10 pages (not counting references).