Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorderhighlights 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.

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