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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Identification, Education, and Treatment

• Edited by Dianne Zager

• Price: $73.95
• Binding: Paperback (also available in Hardback)
• Pages: 608
• Published by: Routledge
• Publication Date: 9th August 2004
• ISBN: 978-0-8058-4579-2

About the Book

The field of autism has been growing at an unprecedented rate in recent years. In addition to an actual rise in the number of classic DSM-IV cases, broadened diagnostic criteria have uncovered a wider range of autistic behaviors and ability levels. The third edition of this well-known text continues the mission of its predecessors--to present a comprehensive, readable, up-to-date overview of the field of autism, one that links research, theory, and practice in ways that are accessible to both practitioners and parents. Key features include:

*Expanded Coverage--To accommodate the recent explosion of research, the book has been expanded from 11 to 14 chapters that examine the impact of autism on the individual and the family from infancy through adulthood.
*Expertise--Internationally recognized experts offer cutting-edge treatment and educational information on topics such as early diagnosis, medical treatment, assessment, educational methods, language development, behavior regulation, and family support.
*Neurobiological Research--Comprehensive medical research and treatment chapters provide an understandable overview of neurobiological research and current treatments including when and how medication can be employed as part of a treatment plan.
*Focus on Early Years--Old sections I and III have been combined and a new 3-chapter section on early identification and intervention added.
*Focus on Parents and Families--In addition to a chapter on the evolving role of families, a new chapter addresses family needs during the preschool years.
*Integration of Assessment and Intervention--The chapters on assessment and intervention have been reorganized and more closely integrated in keeping with current thinking about their inter-relatedness.
*Future Directions--Two chapters discuss emerging directions in this exploding field and how to make informed decisions among a variety of approaches.

This book is appropriate for anyone--students, practitioners, or parents--who must provide care for an autistic child.

Reviews

"Zager's edited volume is essentially a handbook, and it accurately portrays the best identification, education, and treatment available today...this volume is an excellent resource and, one could argue, the best of its kind in the field today....The book faithfully describes contemporary practice with intervention and education and demonstrates clearly that early behavioral intervention is effective for children with autism."

—PsycCRITIQUES

Table of Contents

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Part I: The Study of Autism: Perspectives of a Field in Transition. J.D. Bregman, Definitions and Characteristics of the Spectrum. L.Y. Tsai, Recent Neurobiological Research in Autism. V.M. Durand, Past, Present, and Emerging Directions in Education. A. Hecimovic, S. Gregory, The Evolving Role, Impact, and Needs of Families. Part II: The Early Years. E.M. Gabovitch, N.D. Wiseman, Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders. J. Scott, W.L. Baldwin, The Challenge of Early Intensive Intervention. J.S. Bloch, J. Weinstein, M. Seitz, School and Parent Partnerships in the Preschool Years. Part III: Educational Programming, Interventions, and Medical Treatment for Persons With Autism. J.S. Handleman, L.M. Delmolino, Assessment of Children With Autism. D. Zager, N. Shamow, Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders. A.M. Wetherby, B.M. Prizant, Enhancing Language and Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Intervention Guidelines. R. Simpson, K. Otten, Structuring Behavior Management Strategies and Building Social Competence. L.Y. Tsai, Medical Treatment in Autism. M.D. Smith, L.R. Philippen, Community Integration and Supported Employment. R.G. Romanczyk, J.M. Gillis, Treatment Approaches For Autism: Evaluating Options and Making Informed Choices.