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Handbook of Early Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders : Research, Policy, and Practice /

Current rates of autism diagnoses have been cause for concern and research as well as rumor and misinformation. Important questions surround the condition: how early can an accurate diagnosis be made? At what age should intervention start? How can parents recognize warning signs? And what causes aut...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Tarbox, Jonathan (Editor ), Dixon, Dennis R. (Editor ), Sturmey, Peter (Editor ), Matson, Johnny L. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint : Springer, 2014.
Colección:Autism and child psychopathology series,
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part 1: Diagnosis and Background
  • 1. Evolution of Autism: From Kanner to the DSM-V
  • 2. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Several Disorders on a Continuum or One?
  • 3. Related Disorders
  • 4. Assessment of the Core Features of ASD
  • 5. Measures Used to Screen and Diagnose ASD in Young Children
  • 6. Psychological Theories of Childhood Autism
  • 7. Family Adaptation to a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Part 2: Intervention
  • 8. Ethical Issues in Early Intervention
  • 9. Economics of Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • 10. Designing Curriculum Programs for Children with Autism
  • 11. Reinforcement Arrangements for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • 12. Discrete Trial Teaching and Discrimination Training
  • 13. Natural Environment Training
  • 14. Picture Activity Schedules
  • 15. Use of Visual Supports with Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • 16. Teaching Verbal Behavior to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • 17. Social Skills and Play in Children with Autism
  • 18. Teaching Cognitive Skills to Children with Autism
  • 19. Teaching Independent Living Skills to Children with ASD
  • 20. Developmental Approaches
  • 21. Recovery and Prevention
  • 22. Mainstream Education for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • 23. Controversial Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • 24. Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • 25. Management of General Medical Conditions
  • 26. Behavioral Disorders in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • 27. Mental Health Disorders in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • 28. Training and Supporting Caregivers in Evidence-Based Practices
  • 29. Multicultural and Minority Issues.