| Description |
x, 380 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
I. Autism: A Perspective. 1. Autism: Historical Overview, Definition, and Characteristics / J. Gregory Olley and Scott S. Gutentag. 2. Research in Autism: Myths, Controversies, and Perspectives / Raymond G. Romanczyk, Tamra Weiner and Stephanie Lockshin [et al.]. 3. Recent Neurobiological Research in Autism / Luke Y. Tsai -- II. Education and Treatment for Persons with Autism. 4. Assessment for Curriculum Planning / Jan S. Handelman. 5. Teaching Students with Autism / Dianne Berkell Zager, Nancy A. Shamow and Howard C. Schneider. 6. Enhancing Language and Communication Development in Autism: Assessment and Intervention Guidelines / Amy M. Wetherby and Barry M. Prizant. 7. Structuring and Management Strategies for Children and Youth with Autism / Richard L. Simpson and Elisa Gagnon. 8. Medical Treatment in Autism / Luke Y. Tsai -- III. Current Directions and Emerging Trends. 9. Supporting Families in Meeting Their Needs / Anton Hecimovic, Thomas H. Powell and Linda Christensen |
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10. Community Integration and Supported Employment / Marcia Datlow Smith and Leslie R. Philippen. 11. New Directions in Educational Programming for Students with Autism / V. Mark Durand |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Autism in children.
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Autism -- Treatment.
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| Author |
Berkell Zager, Dianne E
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| LC no. |
98041273 |
| ISBN |
0805820434 (acid-free paper) |
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0805820442 (paperback: acid-free paper) |
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