The Research Basis for Autism Intervention edited by Eric Schopler, Nurit Yirmiya, Cory Shulman, Lee M. Marcus.

As the pastPresident ofthe Israel Society forAutism, it gives me great pleasure to c- gratulate Professor Schopler and his colleagues on the publication of their new book concerning the relationship between scientific research and treatment. When we in Israel began our specifically structured educat...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Schopler, Eric (Editor), Yirmiya, Nurit (Editor), Shulman, Cory (Editor), Marcus, Lee M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2001.
Edition:1st ed. 2001.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
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Table of Contents:
  • Theoretical and Developmental Framework
  • Treatment for Autism
  • Applying Developmental Principles to the Study of Autism
  • The Otherworldly Gifts of Autism
  • Biological Perspectives
  • Comparison of Siblings of Individuals with Autism and Siblings of Individuals with Other Diagnoses
  • Fragile X Syndrome and Autism
  • Analysis of Three Coding Region Polymorphisms in Autism
  • Autism, Stress, and Chromosome 7 Genes
  • Communication and Social Issues
  • Communicative Intent in Autism
  • Issues in Early Comprehension Development of Children with Autism
  • The Experience of Loneliness and Friendship in Autism
  • Education and Interventions
  • Issues in Early Diagnosis and Intervention with Young Children with Autism
  • Evaluating Treatment Effects for Adolescents and Adults with Autism in Residential Settings
  • Psychopharmacologic Treatment Studies in Autism
  • Sleep Problems in Autism
  • Concluding Comments.