Introducing Autism : Theory and Evidence-Based Practices for Teaching Individuals with ASD (Hardcover)

Dedication Acknowledgments About the Editor About the Associate Editor Contributing Authors Foreword by Fred R. Volkmar, MD Introduction Disclaimer Chapter 1 Definition of Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder Ruth Blennerhassett Eren, EdD and Meghan Brahm Gleeson, PhD, BCBA, LBA-CT Chapter 2 Diagnosis and Classification of Autism Spectrum Disorder Meghan Brahm Gleeson, PhD, BCBA, LBA-CT Chapter 3 Three Cognitive Theories in Autism Spectrum Disorder Ruth Blennerhassett Eren, EdD Chapter 4 Dimensions of Effective School Programs Kimberly M. Bean, EdD Chapter 5 Transdisciplinary Teaming Ruth Blennerhassett Eren, EdD and Kari A. Sassu, PhD, NCSP Chapter 6 Language and Communication Characteristics Unique to Autism Spectrum Disorder Anne S. Holmes, MS, CCC, BCBA Chapter 7 Social Communication and Social Interaction Ruth Blennerhassett Eren, EdD and Anne S. Holmes, MS, CCC, BCBA Chapter 8 Understanding Behavior Meghan Brahm Gleeson, PhD, BCBA, LBA-CT Chapter 9 Sensory Processing: Supports for Learning Angela Labrie Blackwell, PhD, OTR; Lauren M. Little, PhD, OTR/L and Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA Chapter 10 Activities of Daily Living Kimberly M. Bean, EdD Chapter 11 Special Considerations for Working With Parents and Caregivers Kari A. Sassu, PhD, NCSP Afterword by Ruth Blennerhassett Eren, EdD and Anne S. Holmes, MS, CCC, BCBA Financial Disclosures Index