Preschool Issues in AutismEric Schopler, Mary E. Van Bourgondien, Marie M. Bristol Drawing on the TEACCH program's twenty years of experience in clinical services, education, and research, this volume synthesizes some of the most important theory and data related to the early identification and intervention in autism and related disorders. Chapters addressing clinical aspects, parental concerns, and legal issues will be useful in helping professionals understand and implement state-of-the-art services for young children and their families. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO PRESCHOOL ISSUES IN AUTISM | xxi |
Role of Parents in Autism | xxi |
Consensus on Efficacy of Early Intervention | xxi |
Public Law 99457 | xxi |
Conclusions | 13 |
References | 14 |
A PARENTS PERSPECTIVE ON THE PRESCHOOL YEARS | 17 |
Discovery and Diagnosis | 18 |
References | 144 |
ASSESSMENT OF THE YOUNG AUTISTIC CHILD | 149 |
Characteristics of Young Autistic Children | 153 |
Concepts and Strategies of Assessment | 162 |
Assessment and Treatment Planning | 169 |
Conclusion | 171 |
MEDICAL SYNDROMES IN YOUNG AUTISTIC CHILDREN | 175 |
Phenylketonuria | 176 |
The Diagnostic Process | 24 |
Other Reactions | 26 |
Search for Schooling | 27 |
Social Relations | 29 |
Sibling Relationships | 30 |
Support Systems | 31 |
Parental Roles | 32 |
Advocacy | 33 |
Adjustments | 34 |
Daily Tensions | 35 |
Advice to Other Parents | 36 |
References | 37 |
NORMAL CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT FROM BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS | 39 |
Motor Development | 41 |
Cognitive Development | 43 |
Social and Emotional Development | 45 |
Language and Communication | 52 |
Summary and Discussion | 55 |
References | 56 |
EARLY SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN AUTISM | 61 |
Sociability | 62 |
Attachment and Relationships | 65 |
Understanding and Expressing Emotion | 67 |
Behaviors and Skills Associated with Social Interactions | 70 |
Assessment of Social Behaviors in Autism | 72 |
Treatment of Social Deficits | 78 |
Conclusion | 88 |
COMMUNICATION IN PRESCHOOL AUTISTIC CHILDREN | 95 |
Communication Assessment | 100 |
Communication Enhancement | 110 |
Conclusion | 124 |
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT IN THE PRESCHOOL YEARS | 129 |
Specific Behavior Problems | 130 |
Working with Families | 138 |
Problem Solving Around Behavior Difficulties | 142 |
Hypsarrhythmia | 177 |
Tuberous Sclerosis | 178 |
Fragile X Syndrome | 179 |
LeschNyhan Syndrome | 181 |
Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis | 182 |
Summary | 183 |
INTERPRETING RESULTS TO PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN | 185 |
Goals and Content of the Interpretive Session | 186 |
Principles for Professional Conduct | 189 |
Special Issues in Interpretive Sessions about Preschool Children | 193 |
Conclusion | 197 |
References | 198 |
EARLY INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND RELATED DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | 199 |
Comparison of Issues for Preschool versus Older Children with Autism | 200 |
Special Factors for Preschool Children with Autism versus Other Disabilities | 206 |
TEACCH Services for Preschool Children with Autism and Related Disorders and Their Families | 207 |
Summary and Conclusions | 217 |
References | 219 |
CURRENT PRACTICES IN EARLY INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM | 223 |
Current Programs | 225 |
Current Issues | 231 |
Additional Issues | 239 |
Conclusion | 240 |
References | 241 |
FEDERAL LEGISLATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES | 247 |
A New Age in Early Intervention and Preschool Education | 248 |
The Preschool Grants Program | 249 |
Infant and Toddler Program Part H | 255 |
Other Programs | 257 |
Comprehensive Service Delivery | 258 |
References | 259 |
AUTHOR INDEX | 261 |
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References to this book
Autism: Understanding the Disorder Gary B. Mesibov,Lynn W. Adams,Laura G. Klinger No preview available - 1998 |