Main description:

Providing a vital link between theory and practice, this unique volume translates the latest research data on the effectiveness of interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) into practical guidance for education professionals working with ASD pupils. * Reformulates new research data on interventions for ASD into guidance for professionals, drawing on the author s in-depth academic knowledge and practical experience * Offers a comprehensive review of up-to-date evidence on effectiveness across a wide range of interventions for ASD * Focuses on environmental factors in understanding ASD rather than outdated deficit approaches, and discusses key issues in education provision such as inclusion

Contents:

Acknowledgements viii 1 Autism Spectrum Disorders What is the Problem? 1 2 Autism Spectrum Disorders 22 3 The Relationship of Theory and Interventions for ASD 44 4 Behavioural Approaches to ASD 63 5 Evaluation of Comprehensive Behavioural Interventions 88 6 Child Predictors for Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention Outcomes 113 7 Teaching Environment Modification Techniques 133 8 Developmental and Parent ]Mediated Treatment Models 154 9 Outcome ]Effectiveness for Developmental and Parent -Mediated Treatment Models 175 10 Sensory and Physical Stimulation Treatments 201 11 Eclectic Interventions 223 12 Inclusive or Special Education 261 13 Interventions What is Known about What Works? 282 References 301 Index 351