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Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 2, Assessment, Interventions, and Policy
von Fred R. Volkmar, Rhea Paul, Sally J. Rogers und Kevin A. PelphreyThe latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and relateddisorders
Since the original edition was first published more than aquarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and PervasiveDevelopmental Disorders has been the most influential referencework in the field. Volume 2 of this comprehensive workincludes a wealth of information from the experts in theirrespective specialities within the larger field of autism studies: Assessment, Interventions, and Social Policy Perspectives.
Within the three sections found in Volume 2, readers willfind in-depth treatment of:
* Screening for autism in young children; diagnostic instrumentsin autism spectrum disorders (ASD); clinical evaluation inmultidisciplinary settings; assessing communications in ASD; andbehavioral assessment of individuals with autism, including currentpractice and future directions
* Interventions for infants and toddlers at risk; comprehensivetreatment models for children and youth with ASD; targetedinterventions for social communication symptoms in preschoolerswith ASD; augmentative and alternative communication; interventionsfor challenging behaviors; supporting mainstream educationalsuccess; supporting inclusion education; promoting recreationalengagement in children with ASD; social skills interventions; andemployment and related services for adults with ASD
* Supporting adult independence in the community for individualswith high functioning ASD; supporting parents, siblings, andgrandparents of people with ASD; and evidence-based psychosocialinterventions for individuals with ASD
* Special topic coverage such as autism across cultures; autismin the courtroom; alternative treatments; teacher and professionaltraining guidelines; economic aspects of autism; and considerationof alternative treatments
The new edition includes the relevant updates to help readersstay abreast of the state of this rapidly evolving field and givesthem a guide to separate the wheat from the chaff as informationabout autism proliferates.
Since the original edition was first published more than aquarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and PervasiveDevelopmental Disorders has been the most influential referencework in the field. Volume 2 of this comprehensive workincludes a wealth of information from the experts in theirrespective specialities within the larger field of autism studies: Assessment, Interventions, and Social Policy Perspectives.
Within the three sections found in Volume 2, readers willfind in-depth treatment of:
* Screening for autism in young children; diagnostic instrumentsin autism spectrum disorders (ASD); clinical evaluation inmultidisciplinary settings; assessing communications in ASD; andbehavioral assessment of individuals with autism, including currentpractice and future directions
* Interventions for infants and toddlers at risk; comprehensivetreatment models for children and youth with ASD; targetedinterventions for social communication symptoms in preschoolerswith ASD; augmentative and alternative communication; interventionsfor challenging behaviors; supporting mainstream educationalsuccess; supporting inclusion education; promoting recreationalengagement in children with ASD; social skills interventions; andemployment and related services for adults with ASD
* Supporting adult independence in the community for individualswith high functioning ASD; supporting parents, siblings, andgrandparents of people with ASD; and evidence-based psychosocialinterventions for individuals with ASD
* Special topic coverage such as autism across cultures; autismin the courtroom; alternative treatments; teacher and professionaltraining guidelines; economic aspects of autism; and considerationof alternative treatments
The new edition includes the relevant updates to help readersstay abreast of the state of this rapidly evolving field and givesthem a guide to separate the wheat from the chaff as informationabout autism proliferates.