EDUCATION | EDUCATION

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth

Richard L. Simpson | Sonja R. DeBoer | Deborah E. Griswold | Brenda Smith Myles, PhD | Sara E. Byrd | Jennifer B. Ganz | Katherine T. Cook | Kaye Otten | Josefa Ben-Arieh | Sue Ann Kline | Lisa Garriott Adams
  • Pages 264
  • Format 7" x 10"
  • Product Code 9781412906036 ( MR #038101 )

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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a perplexing challenge for parents and school professionals. Literally dozens of interventions and treatments are available, so how does one know which intervention strategy works best for any given child or situation? This essential resource was developed to respond directly to the extraordinary difficulty school professionals and families face in selecting and applying appropriate, effective interventions and treatments for the children in their care.
 
The information is presented in a straightforward and simple format, practical for finding clear answers to complex questions. For easy access, the book is organized into the following five intervention categories-Interpersonal Relationships, Skill-Based Treatment Programs, Cognitive Methods, Physiological/Biological/Neurological Approaches, and Other Treatments and Interventions. Each category contains several detailed reviews, including:
 
  • A description of the intervention or treatment
  • Reported benefits and effects associated with its use
  • A synthesis of how the outcomes relate to individuals with ASD
  • A discussion of who is best qualified to implement it, including when and where
  • Potential costs and risks
 
Comprehensive in scope, this resource briefly evaluates over 40 commonly used interventions and treatments for individuals with ASD, as well as detailed evaluations of their utility and efficiency. It will assist readers in critically evaluating and choosing those methods that have the highest probability of yielding benefits for this special population.

  • Sample

  • Copyright 2005