Main description:

Autism Spectrum Disorder highlights current key topics for this complex and challenging developmental neurobiological disorder. In a very practical and concise manner, the reader will find a state-of-the-science review combining key factual knowledge with practical clinical considerations. Written in a user-friendly fashion, this text provides key fact boxes, summary questions, and references for further readings to enhance understanding. This invaluable
book incorporates practical clinical knowledge within a didactic framework to provide a comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the lifespan.

Contents:

Table of Contents ; Chapter 1 - Autism - Historical Perspective, Theories, and DSM Diagnostic Criteria ; Tiberiu Bodea and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 2 - Recognition of Autism Spectrum Disorder - Early Identification and Diagnosis ; John J. McGonigle, Virginia Martin and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 3 - Medical Evaluation and Co-morbid Psychiatric Disorders ; Carla A. Mazefsky, Robyn Filipink, Jodi Lindsey and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 4 - Neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Kathryn McFadden, Nancy J. Minshew and K. Suzanne Scherf ; Chapter 5 - Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) ; Jennifer B. Alfieri, Rebecca Burkley and John J. McGonigle ; Chapter 6 - Introduction to Treatment Chapters: Treatment Overview ; Benjamin L. Handen, Johanna Taylor, Kylan Turner and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 7 - Early Childhood Interventions ; Louise A. Kaczmarek, Kylan Turner and Jennifer B. Alfieri ; Chapter 8 - Language Interventions ; Diane L. Williams and Lori J. Marra ; Chapter 9 - Feeding, Sleep and Toileting Interventions ; Kristine Kielar, Cynthia R. Johnson and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 10 - Educational Issues - School-age ; Michelle Lubetsky, Virginia Martin and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 11 - Transition-age and Adult Interventions ; John J. McGonigle, Allen Meade Gregory and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 12 - Addressing Behavioral and Emotional Challenges in School-age Children and Adolescents with ASD ; Carla A. Mazefsky and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 13 - Social Challenges and Social Skills Interventions ; Michelle Lubetsky, Melissa Smiley Jacobson and Benjamin L. Handen ; Chapter 14 - Pharmacologic Interventions ; Benjamin L. Handen, Tiberiu Bodea, Rameshwari V. Tumuluru and Martin J. Lubetsky ; Chapter 15 - Future Directions ; Martin J. Lubetsky, Benjamin L. Handen, and John C. McGonigle ; Index