The Research Basis for Autism Intervention

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Schopler, Eric (Editor), Yirmiya, Nurit (Editor), Shulman, Cory (Editor), Marcus, Lee M. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2001.
• Subjects: Psychology.; Pediatrics.; Social sciences.; Clinical psychology.; Neuropsychology.; Child psychology.; School psychology.; Child and School Psychology.; Clinical Psychology.; Social Sciences, general.

As the pastPresident ofthe Israel Society forAutism, it gives me great pleasure to c- gratulate Professor Schopler and his colleagues on the publication of their new book concerning the relationship between scientific research and treatment. When we in Israel began our specifically structured educat...

Table of Contents:

• Theoretical and Developmental Framework
• Treatment for Autism
• Applying Developmental Principles to the Study of Autism
• The Otherworldly Gifts of Autism
• Biological Perspectives
• Comparison of Siblings of Individuals with Autism and Siblings of Individuals with Other Diagnoses
• Fragile X Syndrome and Autism
• Analysis of Three Coding Region Polymorphisms in Autism
• Autism, Stress, and Chromosome 7 Genes
• Communication and Social Issues
• Communicative Intent in Autism
• Issues in Early Comprehension Development of Children with Autism
• The Experience of Loneliness and Friendship in Autism
• Education and Interventions
• Issues in Early Diagnosis and Intervention with Young Children with Autism
• Evaluating Treatment Effects for Adolescents and Adults with Autism in Residential Settings
• Psychopharmacologic Treatment Studies in Autism
• Sleep Problems in Autism
• Concluding Comments.