TY - BOOK AU - Hall, Laura J. TI - Autism spectrum disorders: from theory to practice SN - 9780132658096 AV - RJ 506 .A9 .H35 2013 PY - 2013/// CY - Upper Saddle River, New Jersey PB - Pearson Education KW - AUTISM IN CHILDREN N1 - 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 N2 - 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 ER -