Autism Spectrum Disorders

Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth
Richard L. Simpson - University of Kansas, USA
Sonja R. de Boer - Director of Special Education and Behavior Analyst, ME
Deborah Griswold - The University of Kansas, USA
Brenda Smith Myles - University of Kansas, USA
Sara E. Byrd - University of Kansas, USA
Jennifer Ganz - Texas A&M University, USA
Katherine Tapscott Cook - Missouri Western State College, USA
Kaye L. Otten - Advanced Behavior Collaborations
Josefa Ben-Arieh - Seaman School District
Sue Ann Kline - Autism Asperger Resource Center, KS
Lisa Garriott Adams - University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, US
Autism Spectrum Disorders
June 2004 | 264 pages | Corwin
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With Contributions From: Sonja R. de Boer-Ott, Deborah E. Griswold, Brenda Smith Myles, Sara E. Byrd, Jennifer B. Ganz, Katherine Tapscott Cook, Kaye L. Otten, Josefa Ben-Arich, Sue Ann Kline, and Lisa Garriott Adams

How can you best help a child with autism reach their full potential?

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a perplexing challenge for parents and school professionals. Literally dozens of interventions and treatments are available, so how does one know which intervention strategy works best for any given child or situation? This essential resource was developed to respond directly to the extraordinary difficulty school professionals and families face in selecting and applying appropriate, effective interventions and treatments for the children in their care.

The information is presented in a straightforward and simple format, practical for finding clear answers to complex questions. For easy access, the book is organized into the following five intervention categories-Interpersonal Relationships, Skill-Based Treatment Programs, Cognitive Methods, Physiological/Biological/Neurological Approaches, and Other Treatments and Interventions. Each category contains several detailed reviews, including:

  • A description of the intervention or treatment
  • Reported benefits and effects associated with its use
  • A synthesis of how the outcomes relate to individuals with ASD
  • A discussion of who is best qualified to implement it, including when and where
  • Potential costs and risks

Comprehensive in scope, this resource briefly evaluates over 40 commonly used interventions and treatments for individuals with ASD, as well as detailed evaluations of their utility and efficiency. It will assist readers in critically evaluating and choosing those methods that have the highest probability of yielding benefits for this special population.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Introduction

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. Interpersonal Relationship Interventions and Treatments

  • Holding Therapy
  • Gentle Teaching
  • Option Method (Son-Rise Program)
  • Developmental, Individual-Difference Relationship-Based Model (Floor Time)
  • Play-Oriented Strategies
  • Pet/Animal Therapy
  • Rationship Development Intervention (RDI)

2. Skill-Based Interventions and Treatments

  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Incidental Teaching
  • Facilitated Communication
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication
  • Assistive Technology
  • van Dijk Curricular Approach
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)
  • Joint Action Routines (JARs)
  • Fast ForWord®
  • Pivotal Response Training
  • Structured Teaching (TEACCH)

3. Cognitive Interventions

  • Cognitive Behavioral Modification
  • Cognitive Learning Strategies
  • Cognitive Scripts
  • Social Stories
  • Power Cards
  • Cartooning
  • Social Decision-Making Strategies
  • Learning Experiences: An Alternative Program for Preschoolers and
  • Parents (LEAP)

4. Physiological/Biological/Neurological Treatments and Interventions

  • Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome: Irlen Lenses
  • Sensory Integration
  • Auditory Integration Training
  • Mercury: Vaccination and Autism
  • Candida: Autism Connection
  • Gluten-Casein Intolerance
  • Megavitamin Therapy
  • Feingold Diet, Herb, Mineral and Other Supplements
  • Pharmacology

5. Other Treatments and Interventions

  • Art Therapy
  • Music Therapy

Index

Index

Description

With Contributions From: Sonja R. de Boer-Ott, Deborah E. Griswold, Brenda Smith Myles, Sara E. Byrd, Jennifer B. Ganz, Katherine Tapscott Cook, Kaye L. Otten, Josefa Ben-Arich, Sue Ann Kline, and Lisa Garriott Adams

How can you best help a child with autism reach their full potential?

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a perplexing challenge for parents and school professionals. Literally dozens of interventions and treatments are available, so how does one know which intervention strategy works best for any given child or situation? This essential resource was developed to respond directly to the extraordinary difficulty school professionals and families face in selecting and applying appropriate, effective interventions and treatments for the children in their care.

The information is presented in a straightforward and simple format, practical for finding clear answers to complex questions. For easy access, the book is organized into the following five intervention categories-Interpersonal Relationships, Skill-Based Treatment Programs, Cognitive Methods, Physiological/Biological/Neurological Approaches, and Other Treatments and Interventions. Each category contains several detailed reviews, including:

  • A description of the intervention or treatment
  • Reported benefits and effects associated with its use
  • A synthesis of how the outcomes relate to individuals with ASD
  • A discussion of who is best qualified to implement it, including when and where
  • Potential costs and risks

Comprehensive in scope, this resource briefly evaluates over 40 commonly used interventions and treatments for individuals with ASD, as well as detailed evaluations of their utility and efficiency. It will assist readers in critically evaluating and choosing those methods that have the highest probability of yielding benefits for this special population.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Introduction

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. Interpersonal Relationship Interventions and Treatments

  • Holding Therapy
  • Gentle Teaching
  • Option Method (Son-Rise Program)
  • Developmental, Individual-Difference Relationship-Based Model (Floor Time)
  • Play-Oriented Strategies
  • Pet/Animal Therapy
  • Rationship Development Intervention (RDI)

2. Skill-Based Interventions and Treatments

  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Incidental Teaching
  • Facilitated Communication
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication
  • Assistive Technology
  • van Dijk Curricular Approach
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)
  • Joint Action Routines (JARs)
  • Fast ForWord®
  • Pivotal Response Training
  • Structured Teaching (TEACCH)

3. Cognitive Interventions

  • Cognitive Behavioral Modification
  • Cognitive Learning Strategies
  • Cognitive Scripts
  • Social Stories
  • Power Cards
  • Cartooning
  • Social Decision-Making Strategies
  • Learning Experiences: An Alternative Program for Preschoolers and
  • Parents (LEAP)

4. Physiological/Biological/Neurological Treatments and Interventions

  • Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome: Irlen Lenses
  • Sensory Integration
  • Auditory Integration Training
  • Mercury: Vaccination and Autism
  • Candida: Autism Connection
  • Gluten-Casein Intolerance
  • Megavitamin Therapy
  • Feingold Diet, Herb, Mineral and Other Supplements
  • Pharmacology

5. Other Treatments and Interventions

  • Art Therapy
  • Music Therapy

Index

Index

June 2004 | 264 pages | Corwin

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With Contributions From: Sonja R. de Boer-Ott, Deborah E. Griswold, Brenda Smith Myles, Sara E. Byrd, Jennifer B. Ganz, Katherine Tapscott Cook, Kaye L. Otten, Josefa Ben-Arich, Sue Ann Kline, and Lisa Garriott Adams

How can you best help a child with autism reach their full potential?

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a perplexing challenge for parents and school professionals. Literally dozens of interventions and treatments are available, so how does one know which intervention strategy works best for any given child or situation? This essential resource was developed to respond directly to the extraordinary difficulty school professionals and families face in selecting and applying appropriate, effective interventions and treatments for the children in their care.

The information is presented in a straightforward and simple format, practical for finding clear answers to complex questions. For easy access, the book is organized into the following five intervention categories-Interpersonal Relationships, Skill-Based Treatment Programs, Cognitive Methods, Physiological/Biological/Neurological Approaches, and Other Treatments and Interventions. Each category contains several detailed reviews, including:

  • A description of the intervention or treatment
  • Reported benefits and effects associated with its use
  • A synthesis of how the outcomes relate to individuals with ASD
  • A discussion of who is best qualified to implement it, including when and where
  • Potential costs and risks

Comprehensive in scope, this resource briefly evaluates over 40 commonly used interventions and treatments for individuals with ASD, as well as detailed evaluations of their utility and efficiency. It will assist readers in critically evaluating and choosing those methods that have the highest probability of yielding benefits for this special population.


Table Of Contents:

  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • About the Authors
  • 1. Interpersonal Relationship Interventions and Treatments
  • Holding Therapy
  • Gentle Teaching
  • Option Method (Son-Rise Program)
  • Developmental, Individual-Difference Relationship-Based Model (Floor Time)
  • Play-Oriented Strategies
  • Pet/Animal Therapy
  • Rationship Development Intervention (RDI)
  • 2. Skill-Based Interventions and Treatments
  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Incidental Teaching
  • Facilitated Communication
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication
  • Assistive Technology
  • van Dijk Curricular Approach
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)
  • Joint Action Routines (JARs)
  • Fast ForWord®
  • Pivotal Response Training
  • Structured Teaching (TEACCH)
  • 3. Cognitive Interventions
  • Cognitive Behavioral Modification
  • Cognitive Learning Strategies
  • Cognitive Scripts
  • Social Stories
  • Power Cards
  • Cartooning
  • Social Decision-Making Strategies
  • Learning Experiences: An Alternative Program for Preschoolers and
  • Parents (LEAP)
  • 4. Physiological/Biological/Neurological Treatments and Interventions
  • Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome: Irlen Lenses
  • Sensory Integration
  • Auditory Integration Training
  • Mercury: Vaccination and Autism
  • Candida: Autism Connection
  • Gluten-Casein Intolerance
  • Megavitamin Therapy
  • Feingold Diet, Herb, Mineral and Other Supplements
  • Pharmacology
  • 5. Other Treatments and Interventions
  • Art Therapy
  • Music Therapy
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

This comprehensive, research-based overview on current treatments for autism spectrum disorders is a very valuable resource for clinicians, educators and family members involved with the autism community.
Professor Oliver Wendt, Educational Studies Dept, Purdue University
"...the authors of the volume under review are to be commended for their efforts and for the resulting product. Simpson and colleagues have produced a resource that parents and professionals can consult with the confidence that the evaluations and judgments of the interventions are generally fair and reflect the scientific evidence available to date...the book fills an important need and can serve as a model and stimulus for similar work in the future."
Donald P. Oswald, American Psychological Association
"Autism Spectrum Disorders presents the best validation criteria we currently have to offer children with ASD, and provides a blueprint for future work in this area. A long overdue wake-up call to the field, and one that is highly recommended."
Gary Sasso, Chairperson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Iowa
"This excellent compendium will prove invaluable for anyone who wants to identify and evaluate commonly used treatments and interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders."
Juane Heflin, Associate Professor, Georgia State University

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