Social and Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Early Identification, Diagnosis, and Intervention

Social and Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Early Identification, Diagnosis, and Intervention
ISBN-10
1593857136
ISBN-13
9781593857134
Category
Psychology
Pages
370
Language
English
Published
2008-01-14
Publisher
Guilford Press
Authors
Wendy Stone, Tony Charman

Description

From leading clinical researchers, this volume presents important recent advances in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in very young children. The book is grounded in cutting-edge findings on the social-communication behavior of typically and atypically developing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The contributors highlight the connections between ASD and specific early social-communication impairments - including problems with joint attention, imitation, and play - with a focus on what clinicians can do to help. Innovative screening and assessment procedures are reviewed, as are evidence-based intervention and prevention strategies. Throughout, attention to both real-world practice and research considerations enhances the book's utility as a clinical reference and text.

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