Autism - From Research to Individualized Practice

This book bridges the gap between the latest research findings and clinical practice. The authors have brought together information from both fields in order to offer the reader best practice principles and hands-on techniques. These are all exemplified by clinical case examples and vivid illustrations.

Foreword, Dr Gary B. Mesibov, Chapel Hill TEACCH Center. 1. Introduction to autism: From research to individualized practice. Robin L. Gabriels, University of Colorado and Dina E. Hill, University of New Mexico. PART I: Diagnosis and Assessment. 2. Bridging the process between diagnosis and treatment. Cory Shulman, Hebrew University, Jerusalem. 3. Neuropsychology of autism: Research, theory and practice. Dina E. Hill, University of New Mexico and Pyadassa Kodituwakku, University of New Mexico. 4. Medical aspects of childhood autism. Edward Goldson, The Children's Hospital, Denver. PART II: Child-centered interventions. 5. Therapy: Laying the foundation for individual and family growth. Robin L. Gabriels, University of Colorado. 6. Making communication meaningful: Cracking the language interaction code. Adriana L. Schuler, San Francisco State University and E. Cheryl Fletcher, private practice, Camarillo, CA. 7. Occupational therapy intervention and autism. Tracy Murnan Stackhouse, University of California, Nancy Seccombe Graham, Cherry Creek School District, Colorado and Jill Sargent Laschober, Cherry Creek School District, Colorado. 8. Quality indicators of best practices: A guide for educators. Teresa D. Bunsen, University of Alaska. PART III: Family and Community Interventions. 9. Sib to sib: Making connections: A psychoeducational sibling support group. Lauren Kerstein, private practice, Denver, CO and Robin L. Gabriels, University of Colorado. 10. Programming social experiences for adolescents with autism. Lee M. Marcus, Chapel Hill TEACCH Center and University of North Carolina and Barbara Bianco, Chapel Hill TEACCH Center. 11. What families wish service providers knew. April Block, University of Northern Colorado and Rev. Jo Clare Hartsig, Minnetonka, MN. The Contributors. References. Index.