Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders. Volume 2, Assessment, interventions, and policy [electronic resource] / edited by Fred R. Volkmar ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Volkmar, Fred R.

Series:

Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Autism in children.

Developmental disabilities.

Autistic children--Services for.

Autistic children.

Developmentally disabled children--Services for.

Developmentally disabled children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (698 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The second edition of the benchmark referenceSince its first edition, this handbook has become the most influential reference work in the field of autism and related conditions. Now expanded to two volumes, this comprehensive work provides a thorough review of these disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines.The Second Edition covers all current treatment models, and is updated to include new methods for screening and assessment, genetic components, and school-based interventions. All chapters have been thoroughly updated; two-th

Contents:

Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 2, Third Edition; Contributors; Editorial Board; Preface; Contents; Section V: ASSESSMENT; Chapter 27: Screening for Autism in Young Children; EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF AUTISM; CHARACTERISTICS OF SCREENING MEASURES; REVIEW OF SCREENING MEASURES; CONCLUSION; REFERENCES; Chapter 28: Diagnostic Instruments in Autistic Spectrum Disorders; GENERAL ISSUES IN DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS; DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENTS FOR AUTISM; SCALES THAT MEASURE CORE DEFICITS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS; CURRENTLY USED RATING SCALES

DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEWSDIRECT OBSERVATION SCALES; RELATED DIAGNOSTIC AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS FOR ASPERGER'S DISORDER; CONCLUSIONS; REFERENCES; Chapter 29: Clinical Evaluation in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Psychological Assessment within a Transdisciplinary Framework; A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH; ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF CLINICAL EVALUATION IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT; CONCLUSION; REFERENCES; Chapter 30: Assessing Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders; ASSESSING PRELINGUISTIC COMMUNICATION

ASSESSING EARLY LINGUISTIC COMMUNICATIONASSESSING COMMUNICATION IN CHILDREN WITH ADVANCED LANGUAGE; CONCLUSION; REFERENCES; Chapter 31: Behavioral Assessment of Individuals with Autism: A Functional Ecological Approach; CHARACTERISTICS OF BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT: A FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGICAL APPROACH; DOMAINS OF BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT; DEVELOPMENT OF A TREATMENT PLAN; REFERENCES; Chapter 32: Sensory and Motor Features in Autism: Assessment and Intervention; SENSORY-MOTOR DEVELOPMENT IN PERSONS WITH AUTISM; CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF SENSORY AND MOTOR FEATURES; CONSIDERATIONS FOR INTERVENTION; CONCLUSION

REFERENCESSection VI: INTERVENTIONS; Chapter 33: Curriculum and Classroom Structure; CURRICULUM, METHODS, AND OUTCOMES; CLASSROOM STRUCTURE; WHERE TO TEACH; SOCIAL SKILLS; COGNITIVE SKILLS; COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULA; TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD; SOCIAL VALIDITY; CONCLUSION; REFERENCES; Chapter 34: Behavioral Interventions to Promote Learning in Individuals with Autism; BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION STRATEGIES; FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND CONTINUED CHALLENGES IN BEHAVIORAL TREATMENTS; CONCLUSION; REFERENCES; Chapter 35: Behavioral Interventions; ANTECEDENT INTERVENTIONS; CONSEQUENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS

SKILL ACQUISITIONRESPONDENT CONDITIONING PROCEDURES; DIFFERENTIAL EFFICACY OF BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES; CURRENT AND FUTURE ISSUES IN BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION; CONCLUSION; REFERENCES; Chapter 36: Critical Issues in Enhancing Communication Abilities for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders; SOCIAL AND FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION ABILITIES ARE A PRIORITY IN EDUCATIONAL AND TREATMENT EFFORTS; SOCIAL COMMUNICATION LIMITATIONS ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO PROBLEM BEHAVIOR

UNDERSTANDING SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES AMONG COMMUNICATION ENHANCEMENT APPROACHES: THE CATEGORICAL, THE BROAD DESCRIPTIVE, AND THE CONTINUUM ORIENTATION

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ISBN:

1-280-97421-4

9786610974214

0-470-93935-4

0-471-75566-4

OCLC:

180192740