aquarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and PervasiveDevelopmental Disorders has been the most influential referencework in the field. The new, updated Fourth Edition includesthe changes in the way the disorder is defined  in the DSM5and ICD-10 that may have profound implications for diagnosis and,by extension, access to services. Along with providing practicalclinical advice—including the role of psychopharmacology intreatment—the handbook codifies the ever-expanding currentbody of research throughout both volumes.Volume 1Offers a wealth of information on the epidemiology of autismand the genetic, environmental, biochemical, social, andneuropathological aspects of the disorderCovers descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biologicalcontributions, intervention techniques, as well as legal and socialissuesdiscusses outcomes in adults with autism spectrumdisorders; issues and interventions important from infancythrough adolescence to adulthood; play development,; andpsychopharmacology and medical care in autism and relatedconditionsVolume 2Focuses on three areas of autism studies:Assessment, including screening for autism in young children,diagnostic instruments, clinical evaluation, and behavioralassessment;Interventions for infants and toddlers at risk, treatmentmodels for children and youth with ASD; and Social PolicyPerspectives such as supporting independence in the community forindividuals with high functioning ASD, supporting the family ofpeople with ASD, and evidence-based psychosocial interventionsPolicy and Special topics include autism across cultures,autism in the classroom, alternative treatments, teacher andprofessional training guidelines, and economic aspects ofautismProviding a comprehensive review of all information presentlyavailable about autism and pervasive developmental disorders, thisinvaluable, two-volume reference work brings readers up to date onthe abundance of research conducted and published since theprevious edition.

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