Explains all aspects of autism, including how to get an accurate diagnosis, coping strategies for families, and resources for educators and professionals.
This book starts with a new sub category of Autism Criminal Autistic Psychopathy and school shootings.
With a primary focus on children, several chapters also address assessment of adolescents and adults. ΓΏ New to This Edition *Chapter on key implications of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, plus related updates throughout the volume. *Chapter on ...
Guiding readers step-by-step through the complex of symptoms, definitions, assessments and diagnoses of the variety of autism spectrum disorders, the authors provide practical strategies to improve the assessment process and help the child ...
This positive, straightforward book offers kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) their own comprehensive resource for both understanding their condition and finding tools to cope with the challenges they face every day.
Unrivaled in its thoroughness, this volume discusses issues of assessment and evaluation; examines the etiology of ASD and its recognized associations with other medical conditions; analyzes standard and experimental treatments; and delves ...
Chapters review state-of-the-art instruments and approaches for evaluating specific areas of impairment in ASD and co-occurring emotional and behavioral disorders. Considerations in working with children of different ages are highlighted.
Strengthening individuals and community capacity to prevent disease and promote health: In search of relevant theories and principles. Health Education Quarterly, 22(3), 290-306. Hayes, E., Haleem, D., Miller ...
Following on from the popular provocative first edition, the Second Edition answers these questions with the latest research on autistic spectrum disorders, exploring theories at the psychological, neurobiological and 'first cause' levels ...
This latest volume offers a common language for clinicians involved in the diagnosis and study of mental disorders and facilitates an objective assessment of symptom presentations across a variety of clinical settings-inpatient, outpatient, ...
... A systematic approach to teaching social interaction skills to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other social difficulties. Lenexa, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. Bondy, Andy, & Weiss, Mary Jane.