Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Assessment, Interventions, and Policy [[electronic resource]]

• Autore: Volkmar Fred R
• Pubblicazione: Hoboken, : Wiley, 2014
• Edizione: 4th ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (635 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.85; 616.85/882; 616.85882
• Soggetto topico: Autism spectrum disorders -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Autism spectrum disorders; Medicine; Health & Biological Sciences; Pediatrics
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: PaulRhea RogersSally J PelphreyKevin A
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Section IV Assessment; Chapter 24 Screening for Autism in Young Children; Characteristics of Autism in Young Children; Importance of Early Screening for Autism; The Screening Process; Review of Level 1 Screening Measures; Review of Level 2 Screening Measures; Conclusion and Future Directions; Cross-References; References; Chapter 25 Diagnostic Instruments in Autistic Spectrum Disorders; General Issues in Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder; Issues in Selecting the Appropriate Focus and Level of Analysis ; Implications of Information From Other Areas of Research for Diagnostic InstrumentsDiagnostic Instruments and More Intellectually Able Individuals With ASD (Some of Whom Would Have Formerly Been Diagnosed as Having DSM-IV Asperger's Disorder); Validity; Diagnostic Instruments for Autism; General Behavioral Measures that Include Core Features of ASD; Rating Scales; Diagnostic Interviews; Direct Observation Scales; Instruments For Asperger's Disorder; Conclusions; Cross-References; References; Chapter 26 Clinical Evaluation in Multidisciplinary Settings; Diagnostic Assessment ; Specialized Assessments for Autism and Related ConditionsIntegration of Findings; Summary; Cross-References; References; Chapter 27 Assessing Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders; Assessing Prelinguistic Communication; Assessing Early Linguistic Communication; Assessing Communication in Children With Advanced Language; Conclusion; Cross-References; References; Chapter 28 Behavioral Assessment of Individuals With Autism: Current Practice and Future Directions; Characteristics of Behavioral Assessment: A Functional Ecological Approach; Domains of Behavioral Assessment ; The Educational Relevance of Ecological AssessmentLimitations and Future Directions; Determination of Variables Controlling the Target Behavior; Development of a Treatment Plan; Evaluation of the Effects of Intervention; Cross-References; References; Section V Interventions; Chapter 29 Interventions for Infants and Toddlers at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder; Introduction; Unique Features of Infant Toddler Interventions; Main Therapeutic Approaches in the Literature; Synthesis of Findings; In Closing; Cross-References; References ; Chapter 30 Comprehensive Treatment Models for Children and Youth With Autism Spectrum DisordersOperationalization; Implementation Measures; Replication; Efficacy Research; Individual Studies of CTM Features; Contemporary Influences on Development, Adoption, and Implementation of CTMs; Conclusion; Cross-References; References; Chapter 31 Targeted Interventions for Social Communication Symptoms in Preschoolers With Autism Spectrum Disorders; Introduction; Intervention; Five Promising Interventions: Effects on Generalized Characteristics ; Links Between Intervention Components and Social Communication
• Sommario/riassunto: The latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and related disorders Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has been the most influential reference work in the field. Volume 2 of this comprehensive work includes a wealth of information from the experts in their respective specialities within the larger field of autism studies: Assessment, Interventions, and Social Policy Perspectives. Within the three sections found in Volume 2, readers will find in-depth
• Titolo autorizzato: Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Assessment, Interventions, and Policy
• ISBN: 1-118-28220-5; 1-118-28683-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910463723703321
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