Autism: From Research to Individualized

Despite an increase in the awareness of autism, families and professionals still struggle to find treatments that will fulfil the individual needs of their child. This work bridges the gap between the latest research findings and clinical practice.

Acknowledgments

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Foreword

Dr Gary B. Mesibov

Introduction to Autism: From Research to Individualized Practice

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Robin L. Gabriels

Dina E. Hill

Part I Diagnosis and Assessment

Bridging the Process between Diagnosis and Treatment

25

(22)

Cory Shulman

Neuropsychology of Autism: Research, Theory, and Practical Implications

47

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Dina E. Hill

Piyadasa Kodituwakku

Medical Aspects of Childhood Autism

69

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Edward Goldson

Part II Child-Centered Interventions

Therapy: Laying the Foundation for Individual and Family Growth

91

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Robin L. Gabriels

Making Communication Meaningful: Cracking the Language Interaction Code

127

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Adriana L. Schuler

E. Cheryl Fletcher

Occupational Therapy Intervention and Autism

155

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Tracy Murnan Stackhouse

Nancy Seccombe Graham

Jill Sargent Laschober

Quality Indicators of Best Practices: A Guide for Educators

179

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Teresa D. Bunsen

Part III Family And Community Interventions

Sib to Sib - Making Connections: A Psychoeducational Sibling Support Group

207

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Lauren H. Kerstein

Robin L. Gabriels

Programming Social Experiences for Adolescents with Autism

231

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Lee M. Marcus

Barbara Bianco

What Families Wish Service Providers Knew

255

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April Block

Rev. Jo Clare Hartsig

The Contributiors

279

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Subject Index

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Author Index

285

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Autism: From Research to Individualized Practice

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