
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Inclusive Community for the Twenty-First Century
Information Age Publishing
Published on 2. March 2012
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-61735-781-7 (ISBN)
Description
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) has received considerable educational, research, medical and media attention the past ten years. Yet the condition was first described more than a hundred years ago. Due to the disorder being confused with childhood schizophrenia, there was a lack of definitive attention by special educators, medical professionals and mental health clinicians to advance parameters related to: causes; prevalence; identification and diagnosis; education and treatment. Positively, this confusion changed starting in the 1980s with the clarification of the differences between these disorders with the 1980 publication of the' Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders' (DSM-III). Soon after, the 1990 federal legislation 'Individuals with Disabilities Education Act' recognized the disorder as a disability category eligible for special education services. Both of these events lead to an explosion of information related to: finding causes; accurate identification and diagnosis; best educational practices; and social, emotional, and behavioral treatments.
Even with this explosion in the body of knowledge concerned with this disorder, much more needs to be learned and discovered. The successful use of this body of knowledge requires that accurate information be provided to educators, parents, clinicians, medical professionals, and mental health professionals to counter misinformation that exists among the general public, educators and clinical professionals.
This is the primary purpose of 'Autism Spectrum Disorders: Inclusive Community for the 21st Century'. The chapters are written by researchers, clinicians, business professionals, and university professors who have an extensive knowledge of ASD. The contents of the book are an excellent reference for special education teachers, school psychologists, practicing mental health clinicians, and parents and family members of children and adults with ASD.
Even with this explosion in the body of knowledge concerned with this disorder, much more needs to be learned and discovered. The successful use of this body of knowledge requires that accurate information be provided to educators, parents, clinicians, medical professionals, and mental health professionals to counter misinformation that exists among the general public, educators and clinical professionals.
This is the primary purpose of 'Autism Spectrum Disorders: Inclusive Community for the 21st Century'. The chapters are written by researchers, clinicians, business professionals, and university professors who have an extensive knowledge of ASD. The contents of the book are an excellent reference for special education teachers, school psychologists, practicing mental health clinicians, and parents and family members of children and adults with ASD.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Charlotte
United States
Publishing group
Emerald Publishing Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
505 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61735-781-7 (9781617357817)
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Inclusive Community for the 21st Century
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Content
Preface.
Chapter 1. Systems of Care for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Families: From Puzzle to Blueprint; Sandra Burkhardt.
Chapter 2. ASD Workforce: Workplace Access for Persons With Autism Spectrum Disorders; Sandra Burkhardt and Sandra Cardillo.
Chapter 3. The Process of Obtaining an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis; Julie A. Deisinger.
Chapter 4. Genetic Factors Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorders; Julie A. Deisinger.
Chapter 5. Recent Findings About Siblings of People With Autism Spectrum Disorders; Julie A. Deisinger.
Chapter 6. An Innovative Community-Based Clinic That Serves Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders; Anthony F. Rotatori, Julie A. Deisinger, Timothy J. Wahlberg, Sandra Burkhardt and Festus E. Obiakor.
Chapter 7. Treatment and Techniques; Timothy J. Wahlberg.
Chapter 8. Strategies for Emotional Regulation; Timothy J. Wahlberg.
Chapter 9. Coping With Other Life Issues; Timothy J. Wahlberg.
About the Contributors.
Chapter 1. Systems of Care for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Families: From Puzzle to Blueprint; Sandra Burkhardt.
Chapter 2. ASD Workforce: Workplace Access for Persons With Autism Spectrum Disorders; Sandra Burkhardt and Sandra Cardillo.
Chapter 3. The Process of Obtaining an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis; Julie A. Deisinger.
Chapter 4. Genetic Factors Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorders; Julie A. Deisinger.
Chapter 5. Recent Findings About Siblings of People With Autism Spectrum Disorders; Julie A. Deisinger.
Chapter 6. An Innovative Community-Based Clinic That Serves Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders; Anthony F. Rotatori, Julie A. Deisinger, Timothy J. Wahlberg, Sandra Burkhardt and Festus E. Obiakor.
Chapter 7. Treatment and Techniques; Timothy J. Wahlberg.
Chapter 8. Strategies for Emotional Regulation; Timothy J. Wahlberg.
Chapter 9. Coping With Other Life Issues; Timothy J. Wahlberg.
About the Contributors.