This book is for parents, teachers and carers of young people with autistic spectrum
disorders. Written in a jargon free style, it offers practical strategies for preventing or …

Worldwide, the prevalence rates of autism are increasing. This review looks at the additional
stressors that parenting a child with autism can bring, including psychological distress and …

Children and young people on the autism spectrum can be characterised by a 'triad of
impairments' comprising difficulties in social interaction, communication, and imagination …

Purpose–There are many treatments and interventions available to families and carers of
children with autism, many without any solid evidence base. This paper aims to present and …

This article considers a range of effective interventions for children with autism. It focuses on
communication and socialization issues, both of which inform improvements in behaviour …

The article reports the results of a pilot study comparing traditional behavioural approaches
and natural play interventions for young children with autism over a 10 week period. Two …

In order to develop deeper and better understandings of what constitutes effective
educational practices, and to bridge the gap between research and practice, there is a need …

Firesetting and arson in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic PRISMA review
| Emerald Insight Books and journals Case studies Expert Briefings Open Access Publish …

OBJECTIVES: Anecdotal reports suggest that elopement behavior in children with autism
spectrum disorders (ASDs) increases risk of injury or death and places a major burden on …

A small body of literature has suggested that, rather than being more likely to engage in
offending or violent behavior, individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may actually …