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



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Autore: Matson Johnny L Visualizza persona
Titolo: Early intervention for autism spectrum disorders [[electronic resource] ] : a critical analysis / / by Johnny L. Matson and Noha F. Minshawi Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: Boston, : Elsevier, 2006
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (157 p.)
Disciplina: 618.92/85882
Soggetto topico: Autism - Treatment
Autism in children - Treatment
Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
Altri autori: MinshawiNoha F  
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
Titolo autorizzato: Early intervention for autism spectrum disorders  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-280-63296-8
9786610632961
0-08-045824-6
Formato: Materiale a stampa
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Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910458472403321
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Serie: The Assessment and Treatment of Child Psychopathology and Developmental Disabilities