05209nam 2200733Ia 450 991045553730332120200520144314.01-280-77127-597866136820481-84855-357-9(CKB)1000000000766506(EBL)453301(OCoLC)551889834(SSID)ssj0000334976(PQKBManifestationID)12125571(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000334976(PQKBWorkID)10270979(PQKB)10144340(MiAaPQ)EBC453301(PPN)187304165(Au-PeEL)EBL453301(CaPaEBR)ebr10317993(CaONFJC)MIL368204(EXLCZ)99100000000076650620090114d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrAutism and developmental disabilities[electronic resource] current practices and issues /edited by Anthony F. Rotatori, Festus E. Obiakor, Sandra BurkhardtBingley JAI Press20081 online resource (296 p.)Advances in special education,0270-4013 ;v. 18Description based upon print version of record.1-84855-356-0 Includes bibliographical references.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; ReferencesChapter 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 ProgramsPeer 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 DisorderHome 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 DisordersSiblings' 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 DisabilitiesBehavior Problems: Nature, Prevalence, and CourseExamines 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; speciAdvances in special education ;v. 18.AutismDevelopmental disabilitiesSpecial educationElectronic books.Autism.Developmental disabilities.Special education.371.94616.86Burkhardt Sandra A899290Obiakor Festus E868198Rotatori Anthony F868200MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910455537303321Autism and developmental disabilities2009170UNINA