Handbook of Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder 2017 Edition Contributor(s): Matson, Johnny L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3319617370 ISBN-13: 9783319617374 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $360.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Child - Medical | Psychiatry - General - Social Science | Social Work |
Dewey: 155.4 |
Series: Autism and Child Psychopathology |
Physical Information: 1.13" H x 7" W x 10" (2.41 lbs) 494 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This handbook provides a comprehensive review of the numerous factors associated with treatments for children, youth, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It offers in-depth analysis of evidence-based treatments for young children, providing coverage on interventions within social skills training, school curricula, communication and speech training, and augmentative communication. It also covers treatments for adolescents and adults, including vocational programs, social integration programs, and mental health resources. Chapters also review several popular interventions such as functional behavior analysis, sensory integration therapy, early intensive behavioral interventions (EIBI), and floor time. In addition, the Handbook discusses standards of practice, focusing on ethical issues, review boards, training concerns, and informed consent. Topics featured in the Handbook include:
The Handbook of Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder is a must-have reference for researchers, clinicians/professionals, and graduate students in clinical child, school, and developmental psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, and social work as well as rehabilitation medicine/therapy, behavioral therapy, pediatrics, and educational psychology. |