Intervention for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs

Series Preface Series Editors and Editorial Advisory Board About the Editors About the Contributors Volume Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Overview Chapter 1 Characteristics of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Who Have Complex Communication Needs Richard L. Simpson Chapter 2 Autism-Focused Assessment and Program Planning Cynthia A. Riccio and Christopher S. Prickett Part II: Overview of Evidence-Based Practices for Implementation with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs Chapter 3 Overview of Evidence-Based Practices for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs Jennifer B. Ganz, Ee Rea Hong, & Ching-Yi Liao Chapter 4 Overview of AAC for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs Pat Mirenda Chapter 5 Considerations in Implementing Aided Low-Tech AAC Systems for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs Joe Reichle, Jessica Simacek, & Quannah Parker-McGowan Chapter 6 High-Tech Aided AAC for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs Jessica G. Caron & Christine Holyfield Chapter 7 Functional Communication Training for Durable Behavior Change Jennifer McComas, David Wacker, Kelly Schieltz, Jessica Simacek, & Wendy K. Berg Part III: Evidence-Based Practices to Address Communication Chapter 8 Effective Strategies for Working with Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs Ilene S. Schwartz, Ariane Gauvreau, & Katy Bateman Chapter 9 Evidence-Based Methods for Teaching School-Aged Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs Billy T. Ogletree, Amy Rose, & Georgia Hambrecht Chapter 10 Evidence-Based Practices for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs Erik W. Carter & Elizabeth E. Biggs Part IV: Evidence-Based Practices Implemented in Natural Contexts Chapter 11 Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs Kyle Sterrett & Connie Kasari Chapter 12 Parent- and Peer-Mediated Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs Rose Mason & Stephanie Gerow Chapter 13 Visual and Environmental Supports for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Communication Needs Joanne M. Cafiero & Tabitha Jones-Wohleber Chapter 14 Conclusions and Future Research Directions Jennifer B. Ganz & Richard L. Simpson Index