| Description |
x, 319 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
I. Autism: A Perspective. 1. Autism: Historical Overview, Definition, and Characteristics / J. Gregory Olley. 2. Perspectives on Research in Autism: Current Trends and Future Directions / Raymond G. Romanczyk, Mary Ekdahl and Stephanie B. Lockshin. 3. Biomedical Research in Autism / Luke Y. Tsai and Mohammad Ghaziuddin -- II. Education and Treatment for Persons With Autism. 4. Assessment for Curriculum Planning / Jan S. Handleman. 5. Instructional Planning: Goals and Practice / Dianne E. Berkell. 6. Facilitating Language and Communication Development in Autism: Assessment and Intervention Guidelines / Amy M. Wetherby and Barry M. Prizant. 7. A Model for Multielement Treatment Planning and Outcome Measurement / Gary W. LaVigna and Thomas J. Willis. 8. Medical Treatment in Autism / Luke Y. Tsai -- III. Current Directions and Emerging Trends. 9. Meeting the Unique Needs of Families / Thomas H. Powell, Anton Hecimovic and Linda Christensen |
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10. Early Intervention for Children with Autism / Michael D. Powers. 11. Community Integration and Supported Employment / Marcia Datlow Smith. 12. 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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| Author |
Berkell Zager, Dianne, 1948-
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| LC no. |
91024893 |
| ISBN |
0805808965 |
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