For three decades after Leo Kanner's first clinical description, research progress in
understanding and treating autism was minimal but since the late 1960s the growth of …

The fourth edition of a landmark text, Life Beyond the Classroom brings together the most
comprehensive information on facilitating transitions for young people with mild, moderate …

This article describes how collaborative assistive technologies, housed on off-the-shelf, low-
cost platforms such as the iPad, can be used to facilitate social relationships in children with …

The ASD Nest Program model strives to create, within a grade-appropriate academic
framework, a therapeutic environment in which the requisite supports are provided by a …

This research uses an action research methodology to develop a web based collective
intelligence application, DDtrac. DDtrac allows special education practitioners to collect data …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have been conceived of as largely social disabilities,
because social problems seem to be the most prominent common characteristic; various …

" Rik Cheston is one of the pioneers of psychotherapy in dementia. This book integrates his
clinical expertise and research, and is brought vividly to life by Rik's personal reflections and …

A new way of thinking about treatment planning to support children with autism spectrum
disorders Grounded in solid theory, Treatment Planning for Children with Autism Spectrum …

Positive behavior support (PBS) has been presented to the education and disability services
sectors as a new science of behavior. It has received much attention and enjoys official …

It is imperative to understand the salient characteristics of autism before selecting and
embarking on curricular experiences. One cannot engage in any innovative programming …