The authors developed this book as a resource for entry-level and advanced professionals
who are interested in learning more about the spectrum of autism and intervention strategies …

Finding a way of simultaneously addressing the sensory, motor, emotional, communicative,
cognitive and social needs of children on the autism spectrum can be a real challenge, and …

With Contributions From: Sonja R. de Boer-Ott, Deborah E. Griswold, Brenda Smith Myles,
Sara E. Byrd, Jennifer B. Ganz, Katherine Tapscott Cook, Kaye L. Otten, Josefa Ben-Arich …

Reviews current research and issues on the field of autism across 4 areas:(1) disruptive and
destructive behaviors;(2) self-stimulatory behavior;(3) language development; and (4) social …

The goal of this book is to provide parents and professionals with information about the
effectiveness of treatments for autism, and suggestions as to intervention. Topics include …

Behavioral procedures do not cure autism, but they have been shown to be extremely
effective in substantially improving the lives of people with autism and those around them …

This paper provides a summary of research on behavioral interventions for children with
autism 8 years of age or younger published between 1996 and 2000. The analysis is …

Autism is a developmental disorder whose behavioral characteristics range on a continuum
from mild to severe. Autism is typically not diagnosed prior to age 2 to 3 years and the …

This book is intended as an eclectic review and overview of what is known about autism,
emphasizing clinical, rather than theoretical, aspects of the syndrome. Eleven chapters …

The quantity and quality of research into autism and related conditions have increased
dramatically in recent years. Consequently we selectively review key accomplishments and …