Description |
288 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Contents |
Foreword / Gary B. Mesibov -- Ch. 1. Introduction to Autism: From Research to Individualized Practice / Robin L. Gabriels and Dina E. Hill -- pt. I. Diagnosis and Assessment -- Ch. 2. Bridging the Process between Diagnosis and Treatment / Cory Shulman -- Ch. 3. Neuropsychology of Autism: Research, Theory, and Practical Implications / Dina E. Hill and Piyadasa Kodituwakku -- Ch. 4. Medical Aspects of Childhood Autism / Edward Goldson -- pt. II. Child-Centered Interventions -- Ch. 5. Therapy: Laying the Foundation for Individual and Family Growth / Robin L. Gabriels -- Ch. 6. Making Communication Meaningful: Cracking the Language Interaction Code / Adriana L. Schuler and E. Cheryl Fletcher -- Ch. 7. Occupational Therapy Intervention and Autism / Tracy Murnan Stackhouse and Jill Sargent Laschober -- Ch. 8. Quality Indicators of Best Practices: A Guide for Educators / Teresa D. Bunsen -- pt. III. Family And Community Interventions -- Ch. 9. Sib to Sib -- Making Connections: A Psychoeducational Sibling Support Group / Lauren H. Kerstein and Robin L. Gabriels -- Ch. 10. Programming Social Experiences for Adolescents with Autism / Lee M. Marcus and Barbara Bianco -- Ch. 11. What Families Wish Service Providers Knew / April Block and Jo Clare Hartsig |
Summary |
Despite an increase in the awareness of autism, families and professionals continue to struggle to find treatments that will fulfill the individual needs of children with autism |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Autistic children -- Research.
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Autism in children.
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Autism in children -- Research.
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Autism -- Research.
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Autistic Disorder -- diagnosis.
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Autistic Disorder -- therapy.
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Author |
Gabriels, Robin L., 1962-
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Hill, Dina E., 1965-
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LC no. |
2002021876 |
ISBN |
1843107015 alkaline paper |
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