Early intervention for autism spectrum disorders [[electronic resource] ] : a critical analysis / / by Johnny L. Matson and Noha F. Minshawi

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910458472403321
• Autore: Matson Johnny L
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Boston, : Elsevier, 2006
• ISBN: 1-280-63296-8; 9786610632961; 0-08-045824-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (157 p.)
• Collana: The Assessment and Treatment of Child Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities
• Altri autori (Persone): MinshawiNoha F
• Disciplina: 618.92/85882
• Soggetti: Autism - Treatment; Autism in children - Treatment; 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 and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front cover; Title page; Copyright; Table of contents; Dedication; Body; 1 History and Development of Autism Spectrum Disorders; Early Work by Kanner; Beyond Kanner; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Conclusion; 2 Etiology and Prevalence; History of Etiology; Current Etiological Theories; Current Status of Etiological Theories; Prevalence of ASD; Conclusion; 3 Assessment; Introduction; History of Assessment; Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC); Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS); Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI); Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R); Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)Instruments for Early Identification of Autism; Conclusions; 4 Interventions by Class of Behavior; Behavioral Treatments; Overview of Treatment Review; Aberrant Behavior; Social Skills Training; Communication Training; Critical Appraisal of Individual Skills Interventions; 5 Comprehensive Treatment Models; Evolution of Training Models; Behavioral/Educational Treatment Packages; Summary of Comprehensive Treatment Models; Unsubstantiated Treatment Models; Conclusion; 6 Pharmacological Treatment; Early History; Current Medication Practices; Antipsychotic MedicationsFenfluramine; Naltrexone; Fluoxetine; ; Clonidine; Secretin; Conclusions; References; Indices; Author Index; Subject Index
• Sommario/riassunto: This book is the first in a series aimed at addressing the rapidly expanding field of assessment and treatment of children with mental health issues and/or development disabilities. Autism: Early Childhood Interventions is aimed at the researcher of practitioner who works with those young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition to covering major research developments in differential diagnosis and early intervention, the author's provide a critical review and analysis of core concept that define this area. The first chapter of the book reviews the development of definitions of