Autism spectrum disorders : from theory to practice /

Hall, Laura J.

Autism spectrum disorders : from theory to practice / Laura J. Hall - Second edition. - Upper Saddle River, New Jersey : Pearson Education, c2013 - xviii, 294 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.Classification and the physiological approach -- 2.Assessment -- 3.Collaborating for effective implementation of evidence-based practices -- 4.Applied behavior analysis: increasing skills -- 5.Applied behavior analysis: replacing behavior -- 6.Developmental and social-relational approaches -- 7.Cultural approaches -- 8.Focus on communication -- 9.Building social skills and social relationships -- 10.Transition to adulthood.

With a solid emphasis on research, Autism Spectrum Disorders: From Theory to Practice offers a practical approach to teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) by providing a step-by-step guide for assessment and progress monitoring, and outlining a variety of evidence-based practices organized by major theoretical perspective. Hall devotes a complete chapter to cultural and linguistic diversity and addresses ASD across the lifespan, including preschool, school-age, and transition stages. Real-life In Their Words accounts give readers a first-hand look of what it is like to live with ASD.

9780132658096


AUTISM IN CHILDREN

RJ 506 .A9 .H35 2013