Autism and developmental disabilities [[electronic resource] ] : current practices and issues / / edited by Anthony F. Rotatori, Festus E. Obiakor, Sandra Burkhardt

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910455537303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Bingley, : JAI Press, 2008
• ISBN: 1-280-77127-5; 9786613682048; 1-84855-357-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (296 p.)
• Collana: Advances in special education, , 0270-4013 ; ; v. 18
• Altri autori (Persone): BurkhardtSandra A; ObiakorFestus E; RotatoriAnthony F
• Disciplina: 371.94; 616.86
• Soggetti: Autism; Developmental disabilities; Special education; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Autism and Developmental Disabilities: Current Practices and Issues; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1. The Challenge of Social Competence for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs); Understanding Social Competence and Students with ASD; Teaching Social Competence; Identifying Core Supports of Social Competence for Students with ASD; Correlates of Social Competence; Barriers to Social Competence; A Hierarchy of Socialization Environments; Future Directions; References; Chapter 2. Curriculum Innovation to Educate Students with Autism in General EducationKnowing what to Look for in Autism; Assessment and Classification of Children with Autism; Innovative Programming for Children with Autism; Using Social Stories and Physical Structure to Teach; Using Positive Behavior Supports; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3. Implementing Social Skills for Students with Autism; Social ; Skills: Definitions and Conceptualizations; Strategies for Teaching Social Skills; Ecological Variables; Direct Teaching; Social Interactive Training; Peer Initiation Programs; Peer Tutoring ProgramCircle of Friends Program; Special Friends Program; Positive Reinforcement Strategies; Social Skills and School Inclusion; The Need for a Social Skills Therapist; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4. Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders; Introduction; Assessing and Diagnosing ASD; Case Study; Summary; References; Chapter 5. Recent Developments in the Diagnosis and Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders; Introduction; Updates about Established ASD Measures; Alternative Diagnostic Criteria for Asperger's Disorder; Home Movies and Videotapes as Aids to Early Identification of ASDAn Atypical Screening Tool for ASD in Adults; New Measures for ASD Screening and Assessment; Medical Tests that may Facilitate ASD Diagnosis; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6. Asperger Syndrome in the African American Community: Barriers to Diagnosis; Prevalence of AS among African Americans; Barriers to Help-Seeking Behaviors; Barriers to Referral of African American Children; Barriers to Assessment; Summary and Implications; References; Chapter 7. Issues Pertaining to Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders; Siblings' Susceptibility to ASDsSibling Studies to Find Early Markers of ASDs; Common Experiences of Individuals who have Siblings with ASDs; Adjustment of Neurotypical Children to Having ASD Siblings; Issues Pertaining to Adults with ASD Siblings; Positive Effects of Having an ASD Sibling; Note; References; Chapter 8. Reflections on the School Experiences of a Student with Autism Spectrum Disorders; Editors Comments on Mr. Markley's Reflections; References; Chapter 9. Infant Mental Health: An Emerging Field for Children with Developmental Disabilities; Behavior Problems: Nature, Prevalence, and Course
• Sommario/riassunto: Examines real life reflections on Autism Spectrum Disorders, the practices and issues related to assessing, instructing and life-long planning for individuals with autism. This book provides information on identification, characteristics, diagnosis; speci