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Summarizes evidence-based assessments and intervention for Autism across the life-span.

Table of Contents

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

Reviews

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