Autism Spectrum Disorders: Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth
ISBN-10
1452222266
ISBN-13
9781452222264
Series
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Category
Education
Pages
264
Language
English
Published
2004-06-01
Publisher
Corwin Press
Authors
Richard L. Simpson With Coauthors, Sonja de Boer-Ott, Deborah E. Griswold

Description

How can you best help children with autism reach their full potential? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a perplexing challenge for parents and school professionals. This essential resource was developed to respond directly to the difficulty school professionals and families face in selecting and applying appropriate interventions and treatments for the children in their care. The information is presented in a straightforward format, practical for finding answers to complex questions, and includes: 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 Potential costs and risks

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