Autism Spectrum Disorders: Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth

Simpson, Richard L.; de Boer, Sonja R.; Griswold, Deborah; Smith Myles, Brenda; Byrd, Sara E.; Ganz, Jennifer; Cook, Katherine Tapscott; Otten, Kaye L.; Ben-Arieh, Josefa; Kline, Sue Ann; Adams, Lisa Garriott

ISBN 10: 1412906032 / ISBN 13: 9781412906036

Edité par Corwin Press, 2004

N° de réf. du vendeur 1412906032-4-31719398

Synopsis :

How can you best help children with autism reach their full potential?

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a perplexing challenge for parents and school professionals. This essential resource was developed to respond directly to the difficulty school professionals and families face in selecting and applying appropriate interventions and treatments for the children in their care. The information is presented in a straightforward format, practical for finding answers to complex questions, and includes:

• A description of the intervention or treatment
• Reported benefits and effects associated with its use
• A synthesis of how the outcomes relate to individuals with ASD
• Potential costs and risks

À propos de l?auteur:

Richard L. Simpson was Professor Emeritus at the University of Kansas. He was a member of the Department of Special Education faculty for over 40 years. While at the University of Kansas he directed numerous University of Kansas and University of Kansas Medical Center demonstration programs for students with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities and coordinated a variety of federal grant programs related to students with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities. He also worked as a special education teacher, school psychologist and coordinator of a community mental health outreach program. Rich authored numerous books, articles, and texts on a variety of topics connected to students with disabilities. Rich was the former senior editor of the professional journal Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. His awards include the Council for Exceptional Children Research Award, Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Leadership Award, Autism Society of Kansas Leadership Award, and numerous University of Kansas awards and distinguished roles, including the Gene A. Budig Endowed Teaching Professorship of Special Education.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Autism Spectrum Disorders: Interventions and...
Éditeur : Corwin Press
Date d'édition : 2004
Reliure : paperback
Etat : Fair