The handbook examines the empirical status of interventions and treatments for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It offers an insightful and balanced perspective on topics ranging from the historical underpinnings of autism treatment to the use of psychopharmacology and the implementation of EBPs. The book reviews the conceptualization of evidence-based practices (EBPs) as well as considerations for implementing such practices across settings. In addition, it describes emerging treatments – though they cannot yet be considered evidence-based – that have produced limited but highly promising results. The book also describes treatments and therapies that have been proved ineffective. It explores ways in which EBPs can be applied in inclusive school settings, pedatric settings, in-patient treatment progams, and college-based programs for transition-aged youth. The volume describes outcomes from the development of EBP guidelines at the national level (in Scotland) and, more broadly, in the United States and outlines how such guidelines can be adapted to offer more individualized intervention.
Key areas of coverage include:
- Comprehensive treatment models, including early intensive behavioral intervention, pivotal response treatment, Early Start Denver Model, and Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions.
- Focal treatments addressing the core deficits of ASD and its co-occuring conditions.
- Social skills, communication, and the use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) practices for teaching new skills and decreasing challenging behaviors.
- Sensory-based interventions, psychopharmacology, cognitive behavior therapy, and parent education programs (e.g., Project ImPACT).
The Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Autism Spectrum Disorder is an invaluable resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and all professionals working in the fields of developmental, clinical child, and school psychology, pediatrics, social work, behavior analysis, allied health sciences, public health, child and adolescent psychiatry, early childhood intervention, and general and special education.
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The handbook examines the empirical status of interventions and treatments for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It offers an insightful and balanced perspective on topics ranging from the historical underpinnings of autism treatment to the use of psychopharmacology and the implementation of EBPs. The book reviews the conceptualization of evidence-based practices (EBPs) as well as considerations for implementing such practices across settings. In addition, it describes emerging treatments – though they cannot yet be considered evidence-based – that have produced limited but highly promising results. The book also describes treatments and therapies that have been proved ineffective. It explores ways in which EBPs can be applied in inclusive school settings, pedatric settings, in-patient treatment progams, and college-based programs for transition-aged youth. The volume describes outcomes from the development of EBP guidelines at the national level (in Scotland) and, more broadly, in the United States and outlines how such guidelines can be adapted to offer more individualized intervention.
Key areas of coverage include:
Comprehensive treatment models, including early intensive behavioral intervention, pivotal response treatment, Early Start Denver Model, and Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions.
Focal treatments addressing the core deficits of ASD and its co-occuring conditions.
Social skills, communication, and the use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) practices for teaching new skills and decreasing challenging behaviors.
Sensory-based interventions, psychopharmacology, cognitive behavior therapy, and parent education programs (e.g., Project ImPACT).
The Handbook of Evidence-Based Practices in Autism Spectrum Disorder is an invaluable resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and all professionals working in the fields of developmental, clinical child, and school psychology, pediatrics, social work, behavior analysis, allied health sciences, public health, child and adolescent psychiatry, early childhood intervention, and general and special education.
Keywords
Adaptive and challenging behaviors and autism
Augmentative and assistive technology and ASD
Autism treatment, medical, community settings
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and autism
Communication deficits and autism
Controversial therapies and autism
Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI), ASD
Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and ASD
JASPER and autism spectrum disorder treatment
Behavioral-developmental interventions and ASD
Parent education and support programs and ASD
Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) and autism
Project ImPACT and autism spectrum disorder
Psychopharmacology and autism
Sensory-based interventions and autism
Sleep and autism spectrum disorder
Social skills training and autism
Socioeconomic status and autism treatments
The SCERTS® Model
TEACCH® Autism Program
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Table of contents (22 chapters)
Front Matter
Pages i-xvi
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Introduction
Front Matter
Pages 1-1
Evidence-Based Practices in Autism: Where We Started to Where We Are Now
Brian Reichow, Peter Doehring, Fred R. Volkmar
Pages 3-14
The Evolution of Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines in Autism Spectrum Disorder: How Can These Begin to Support Individualized, Community-Based Practices?
Peter Doehring, Brian Reichow, Fred R. Volkmar
Pages 15-42
Evidence-Based Comprehensive Programs
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Pages 43-43
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An Overview of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Justin B. Leaf, Asim Javed, Sheila Klick, Joseph H. Cihon, Ronald Leaf, John McEachin
Pages 45-66
Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)
Lynn Kern Koegel, Brittany L. Koegel, Jessika R. Hurts, Robert L. Koegel
Pages 67-83
The Early Start Denver Model
Ashley Zitter, Sherira Fernandes, Giacomo Vivanti
Pages 85-98
Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions
Allison Jobin, Laura Schreibman
Pages 99-119
Evidence-Based Intervention Practices
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Pages 121-121
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Evidence-Based Treatments in Communication for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Patricia A. Prelock, Ashley R. Brien, Emma Rose McCadden
Pages 123-194
A Review of Social Skills Programs and Approaches for Autistic Youth
Christine T. Moody, Reina S. Factor, Elizabeth A. Laugeson
Pages 195-228
Behavioral Intervention Techniques for Increasing Desirable Behaviors
Lee Kern, Jennifer Croner Lauriello, Elise Settanni
Pages 229-249
Behavioral Intervention Techniques for Reducing Problem Behavior
Michael D. Powers, Mark J. Palmieri, Kristen S. D’Eramo, Kristen M. Powers
Pages 251-287
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth with Autism: Review and Recommendations for Treatment Development
Amanda R. Johnson, Samara M. Wolpe, Jolie A. Straus, Karen S. Wood, Jeffrey J. Wood
Pages 289-313
Psychopharmacology in Autism
Katherine J. Zappia, Craig A. Erickson
Pages 315-340
Sensory Interventions: Evidence and Appropriate Use
Rachel L. Dumont, Kathryn L. Williams, Allison L. Barrett, Natalie R. Schiano, Roseann C. Schaaf
Pages 341-365
Project ImPACT
Sara Van der Paelt, Petra Warreyn, Herbert Roeyers
Pages 367-385
Conclusions and Future Directions for Research and Practice
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Pages 387-387
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Considering Emerging, Complementary, and Alternative Treatments
Roald A. Øien, Anders Nordahl-Hansen, Sacha Skarbek, Samuel Tolkin, Fred R. Volkmar
Pages 389-401
Conclusions and Future Directions for Research and Practice
Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Inclusive School Settings
Mark J. Palmieri, Shaunessy M. Egan, Courtney M. Cotter, Jessica Rohrer, Kerri Booth
Pages 403-424
Applications of Evidence-Based Practice in Pediatric Settings
Amanda Bennett, Hillary Kruger, Samar Z. Hamdan, Carlyn Glatts
Pages 425-446
Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Tamara Palka, Briana J. Taylor, Matthew Siegel
Pages 447-464
Applications of Evidence-Based Practice in Community Settings for Transition-Aged Youth
Ernst VanBergeijk
Pages 465-488
Identifying Evidence-Based Practices for Autistic Individuals: Issues and Trends
Jessica R. Steinbrenner, Samuel L. Odom
Pages 489-503
Why, and How, We Produced the Guidelines for ASD in Scotland
Iain McClure
Pages 505-523
Evidence-Based Practices and Treatments in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Concluding Thoughts
Fred R. Volkmar, Peter Doehring, Brian Reichow
Pages 525-534
Back Matter
Pages 535-537
