Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 2

Assessment, Interventions, and Policy

Rhea Paul author Fred R Volkmar author Sally J Rogers author Kevin A Pelphrey author Rhea Paul editor Fred R Volkmar editor Sally J Rogers editor Kevin A Pelphrey editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:11th Apr '14

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Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 2 cover

The latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and related disorders

Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has been the most influential reference work in the field. Volume 2 of this comprehensive work includes a wealth of information from the experts in their respective specialities within the larger field of autism studies: Assessment, Interventions, and Social Policy Perspectives.

Within the three sections found in Volume 2, readers will find in-depth treatment of:

  • Screening for autism in young children; diagnostic instruments in autism spectrum disorders (ASD); clinical evaluation in multidisciplinary settings; assessing communications in ASD; and behavioral assessment of individuals with autism, including current practice and future directions
  • Interventions for infants and toddlers at risk; comprehensive treatment models for children and youth with ASD; targeted interventions for social communication symptoms in preschoolers with ASD; augmentative and alternative communication; interventions for challenging behaviors; supporting mainstream educational success; supporting inclusion education; promoting recreational engagement in children with ASD; social skills interventions; and employment and related services for adults with ASD
  • Supporting adult independence in the community for individuals with high functioning ASD; supporting parents, siblings, and grandparents of people with ASD; and evidence-based psychosocial interventions for individuals with ASD
  • Special topic coverage such as autism across cultures; autism in the courtroom; alternative treatments; teacher and professional training guidelines; economic aspects of autism; and consideration of alternative treatments

The new edition includes the relevant updates to help readers stay abreast of the state of this rapidly evolving field and gives them a guide to separate the wheat from the chaff as information about autism proliferates.

ISBN: 9781118107034

Dimensions: 254mm x 180mm x 38mm

Weight: 1429g

640 pages

4th edition