Clinical Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders (Hardcover, 1st)

Introduction

Chapter 1
Assessment and Intervention in Autism: An Historical Perspective
Amanda Richdale, Kimberly Schreck

Chapter 2
Evidence Based Practice for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mary Jane Weiss, Kate Fiske, Suzannah Ferraioli

Chapter 3
Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Lifespan Perspective
Linda A. LeBlanc, Andrew R. Riley, Tina R. Goldsmith

Assessment

Chapter 4
Differential Diagnosis
Marie Nebel-Schwalm, Johnny L. Matson

Chapter 5
Assessment of Challenging Behaviors in People with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Peter Sturmey, Laura Seiverling, John Ward-Horner

Chapter 6
Communication and Social Skills Assessment
Jeff Sigafoos, Ralf W. Schlosser, Vanessa A. Green, Mark O’Reilly, Giulio E. Lancioni

Chapter 7
Assessment of Independent Living/Adaptive Skills
Naomi Swiezy, Melissa Stuart, Patricia Korzekwa, Stacie Pozdol

Chapter 8
Pharmacology Effects and Side Effects
Luc Lecavalier, Kenneth Gadow

Interventions

Chapter 9
Challenging Behaviors
Oliver C. Mudford, Angela M. Arnold-Saritepe, Katrina J. Phillips, Manine Maari Locke, I-Chen Sharon Ho, Sarah Ann Taylor

Chapter 10
Communication
Ralf W. Schlosser, Jeff Sigafoos

Chapter 11
Teaching Adaptive Skills to People with Autism
Karen Sheridan, Troy Raffield

Chapter 12
Comprehensive Treatment Packages for ASD: Perceived vs. Proven Effectiveness
Raymond G. Romanczyk, Jennifer M. Gillis, Sara White

Chapter 13
Pharmacotherapy
Luke Y. Tsai