Autism - From Research to Individualized Practice

Introduction to autism - from research to individualized practice, Robin L. Gabriels and Dina E. Hill. Part 1 Diagnosis and assessment: bridging the process between diagnosis and treatment, Cory Shulman; neuropsychology of autism research, theory and practice, Dina E. Hill and Pyadassa Kodituwakku; medical aspects of childhood autism, Edward Goldson. Part 2 Child-centred interventions: therapy laying the foundation for individual and family growth, Robin L. Gabriels; making communication meaningful - cracking the language interaction code, Adriana L. Schuler and E. Cheryl Fletcher; occupational therapy intervention and autism, Tracy Murnan Stackhouse et al; quality indicators of best practices - a guide for educators, Teresa D. Bunsen. Part 3 Family and community interventions: sib to sib - making connections - a psychoeducational sibling support group, Lauren Kerstein and Robin L. Gabriels; programming social experiences for adolescents with autism, Lee M. Marcus and Barbara Bianco; what families wish service providers knew, April Block and Rev Jo Clare Hartsig.

The authors encourage the reader to see situations from the perspective of the person with autism, or his or her carer, giving examples of reactions to interventions and ideas regarding how the professional may handle situations.