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Autism spectrum disorders in adolescents and adults : evidence-based and promising interventions / edited by Matt Tincani and Andy Bondy

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : The Guilford Press, c2016Description: xviii, 334 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781462526154
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RJ 506 .A98 2016
Contents:
Part 1: Introduction -- 1.Characteristics of adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders -- 2.Autism Spectrum Disorders and the family -- Part 2: Transitioning from adolescents to adulthood -- 3.Effective secondary education and transition for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders -- 4.Postsecondary education for students -- Part 3: Instructional and behavioral interventions to promote quality of life -- 5.Behavioral interventions for complex communication and social skills in adults with autism spectrum disorders -- 6.Teaching functional communication to adults with autism spectrum disorders -- 7.Positive behavior support for adults -- 8.Skill-building interventions for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders -- 9.Sexuality and relationships for individuals -- 10.Toward a balanced leisure lifestyle for adults -- Part 4: Employment, independence, aging and policy -- 11.Meaningful employment for individuals -- 12.Facilitating successsful independent living skills for adults with high-functioning austim spectrum disorders -- 13.Aging, estate planning, and funding services -- 14.Legal issues and autism spectrum disorders.
Summary: Bringing together leading experts, this book presents effective practices for helping people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to thrive in adulthood. As individuals with ASD mature, their needs change as well. The book reviews the growing research base and describes ways to support adolescents and adults in succeeding in higher education and work, living independently, enjoying leisure activities, navigating meaningful personal relationships, and more. Specific behavioral and instructional interventions--such as functional communication training, positive behavior support, and applied behavior analysis--are discussed. Case examples illustrate practical aspects of applying the strategies in real-world school and community settings.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: Introduction -- 1.Characteristics of adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders -- 2.Autism Spectrum Disorders and the family -- Part 2: Transitioning from adolescents to adulthood -- 3.Effective secondary education and transition for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders -- 4.Postsecondary education for students -- Part 3: Instructional and behavioral interventions to promote quality of life -- 5.Behavioral interventions for complex communication and social skills in adults with autism spectrum disorders -- 6.Teaching functional communication to adults with autism spectrum disorders -- 7.Positive behavior support for adults -- 8.Skill-building interventions for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders -- 9.Sexuality and relationships for individuals -- 10.Toward a balanced leisure lifestyle for adults -- Part 4: Employment, independence, aging and policy -- 11.Meaningful employment for individuals -- 12.Facilitating successsful independent living skills for adults with high-functioning austim spectrum disorders -- 13.Aging, estate planning, and funding services -- 14.Legal issues and autism spectrum disorders.

Bringing together leading experts, this book presents effective practices for helping people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to thrive in adulthood. As individuals with ASD mature, their needs change as well. The book reviews the growing research base and describes ways to support adolescents and adults in succeeding in higher education and work, living independently, enjoying leisure activities, navigating meaningful personal relationships, and more. Specific behavioral and instructional interventions--such as functional communication training, positive behavior support, and applied behavior analysis--are discussed. Case examples illustrate practical aspects of applying the strategies in real-world school and community settings.

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