Table of Contents

How To Use This Book Introduction: Emerging Issues in Causes, Assessment, and Intervention 1. Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders 1.1 Does My Child Have an Autism Spectrum Disorder? 1.2 What Are Autism Spectrum Disorders? 1.3 How Is an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosed? 1.4 About Asperger’s Syndrome 2. The Educational Process 2.1 Understanding Special Education 2.2 Getting Involved in Your Child’s Education 2.3 Contributing to Educational Planning: A Parent’s Guide to Success 3. Programs for Young Children with Autism 3.1 Early Intervention Services 3.2 Speech Therapy 3.3 Occupational and Physical Therapy and the Child With an Autism Spectrum Disorder 3.4 Best Practices in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education 3.5 What Is ABA? 3.6 Finding a Therapist for Your Child With Autism 4. Issues in Communication 4.1 Developing Your Child’s Speech: “Will My Child Learn to Talk?” 4.2 Augmentative and Alternative Communication 4.3 Picture-Based Communication Systems 4.4 Sign Language 4.5 Assistive Technology and Autism 4.6 Facilitated Communication 4.7 Hyperlexia 5. Issues in Behavior 5.1 Working With Strengths 5.2 Developing Schedules for Improved Behavior and Independence 5.3 Functional Behavioral Assessment 5.4 The Power of Positive Reinforcement 5.5 Strategies for Decreasing Inappropriate Behavior 5.6 Dealing With Self-Stimulatory Behaviors 5.7 Guidelines for Effectively Using Time-Out 5.8 Using Natural Consequences to Teach Your Child 5.9 Discrete Trial Instruction in Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention 5.10 Assessing and Teaching Imitation Skills 5.11 Using Praise and Approval Effectively 5.12 Improving Compliance With Choice 6. Issues in Social Skills 6.1 Social Stories 6.2 Teaching Social Skills Through Play 6.3 Developing Social Skills in Young Children With Autism 7. Functional Living Skills 7.1 Strategies for Teaching Daily Living Skills 7.2 Using Prompts to Help Your Child Learn 7.3 Issues in Toileting 7.4 Promoting Maintenance and Generalization of Learning 7.5 Using Naturalistic Instruction for Children With Autism 5 8. Promoting Friendships and Inclusion 8.1 Preparing Your Child for the General Education Classroom 8.2 Preparing the General Education Classroom for Your Child 8.3 Positive Behavior Supports: Proactive Strategies for Change 9. Transition 9.1 Transition Services for Children With Autism 9.2 Estate Planning and Caring for Your Adult Child With Autism About the Editors Index