Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies for Communication & Social Interactions

The second edition of this bestselling textbook provides professionals with in-depth knowledge on choosing and implementing interventions for communication and social challenges in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It combines the expertise of over 30 top autism authorities and includes 14 evidence-based interventions with practical requirements, applications, and considerations for children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The book also includes new chapters on assessment, language and communication strengths, and inclusive practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2021
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Co

To work effectively with individuals who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and other practitioners require in-depth knowledge on selecting and implementing interventions for communication and social challenges. The second edition of this bestselling textbook provides professionals with the foundation they need to evaluate and compare today's widely used interventions—and determine which ones will promote the best outcomes for the people they serve.

The newest volume in the respected Communication and Language Intervention Series, this accessible text combines the expertise of more than 30 top autism authorities across multiple disciplines and specialties, including psychology, speech-language pathology, early intervention, special education, and AAC. Readers will get a thorough introduction to 14 evidence-based interventions, complete with key details on each intervention's theoretical and empirical basis, components, practical requirements, applications for both children and adults, and considerations for children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Twelve video clips (available for streaming) illustrate the interventions in action, and highly relevant learning activities prepare SLPs and other practitioners to make sound decisions in scenarios they're likely to encounter in the field.

WHATS NEW:

New chapter on assessment for treatment planning and progress monitoring

New chapter on language and communication strengths and challenges often seen in children with ASD

New in-depth profiles of three interventions not covered in the last edition: the Early Start Denver Model, The SCERTS® Model, and Social Skills Interventions

Videos to demonstrate the newly added interventions

Updates to reflect the DSM-5, which includes significant changes to the def.

Weight: 1094g
Dimension: 179 x 253 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781681253985
Edition number: 2 Revised edition