The Handbook of Autism and PervasiveDevelopmental Disorders has been the most influential referencework in the field. Volume 2 of this comprehensive workincludes a wealth of information from the experts in theirrespective specialities within the larger field of autism studies:Assessment, Interventions, and Social Policy Perspectives.Within the three sections found in Volume 2, readers willfind in-depth treatment of:Screening for autism in young children; diagnostic instrumentsin autism spectrum disorders (ASD); clinical evaluation inmultidisciplinary settings; assessing communications in ASD; andbehavioral assessment of individuals with autism, including currentpractice and future directionsInterventions for infants and toddlers at risk; comprehensivetreatment models for children and youth with ASD; targetedinterventions for social communication symptoms in preschoolerswith ASD; augmentative and alternative communication; interventionsfor challenging behaviors; supporting mainstream educationalsuccess; supporting inclusion education; promoting recreationalengagement in children with ASD; social skills interventions; andemployment and related services for adults with ASDSupporting adult independence in the community for individualswith high functioning ASD; supporting parents, siblings, andgrandparents of people with ASD; and evidence-based psychosocialinterventions for individuals with ASDSpecial topic coverage such as autism across cultures; autismin the courtroom; alternative treatments; teacher and professionaltraining guidelines; economic aspects of autism; and considerationof alternative treatmentsThe new edition includes the relevant updates to help readersstay abreast of the state of this rapidly evolving field and givesthem a guide to separate the wheat from the chaff as informationabout autism proliferates.

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