Preschool Issues in Autism

by Eric Schopler (Editor), Mary E. Van Bourgondien (Editor), Marie M. Bristol (Editor)

Overview

Drawing on the TEACCH program's twenty years of experience in clinical services, education, and research, this volume synthesizes some of the most important theory and data related to the early identification and intervention in autism and related disorders. Chapters addressing clinical aspects, parental concerns, and legal issues will be useful in helping professionals understand and implement state-of-the-art services for young children and their families.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781489924438
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	06/05/2013
Series:	Current Issues in Autism
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
Pages:	276
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d)

Table of Contents

I: Introduction and Overview.- 1 Introduction to Preschool Issues in Autism.- 2 A Parent’s Perspective on the Preschool Years.- 3 Normal Childhood Development from Birth to Five Years.- II: Specific Aspects of Autism.- 4 Early Social Development in Autism.- 5 Communication in Preschool Autistic Children.- 6 Behavior Management in the Preschool Years.- III: Diagnostic, Assessment, and Programmatic Aspects.- 7 Assessment of the Young Autistic Child.- 8 Medical Syndromes in Young Autistic Children.- 9 Interpreting Results to Parents of Preschool Children.- 10 Early Intervention for Children with Autism and Related Developmental Disorders.- 11 Current Practices in Early Intervention for Children with Autism.- 12 Federal Legislation for Young Children with Disabilities.- Author Index.

Editorial Reviews

Focuses on identifying autistic children earlier and more accurately, and on what methods of intervention are becoming more refined. Discusses a parent's perspective on the preschool years, early development in autism, behavior management, related medical syndromes, interpreting test results to parents, and relevant federal legislation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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