Effective Practices for Children with Autism Educational and Behavior Support Interventions that Work

by Luiselli, James K.; Russo, Dennis C.; Christian, Walter P.; Wilcyznski, Susan M.

• ISBN13: 9780195317046
• ISBN10: 0195317041
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-13
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Children who have autism require comprehensive educational and treatment services. There are a myriad of approaches currently recommended to practitioners and parents, but little is known about their efficacy. Which are the most effective in teaching skills, overcoming behavior challenges, and improving quality of life? Methods must be based in research settings, but be easily extended to real world settings where children with autism live, go to school, socialize, and recreate. Identifying and validating effective practices is a complex and multi-faceted process, but an essential one for responsible research and practice. This book brings together multiple and contemporary perspectives on intervention effectiveness for autism education and behavior support. With contributors from a variety of disciplines and orientations, Effective Practices for Children with Autism presents a critical appraisal of current practice standards, emphasizing empirically supported procedures and research-to-practice applications. By bringing together a diverse group of authors, the editors have ensured that the vast field of information on interventions for children with autism is thoroughly examined, and that no topic has gone untouched. Written for practitioners, research scientists, and clinicians, the book is an essential framework for evaluating educational and treatment procedures, selecting those that are most effective, and evaluating outcome.

Table of Contents

Preface
Standards of Practice in Autism Education and Intervention
Evidence-Based, Empirically Supported, or Best Practice? A Guide for the Scientist-Practitioner	p. 3
Practice Guidelines for Autism Education and Intervention: Historical Perspective and Recent Developments	p. 27
The National Standards Project: Promoting Evidence-Based Practice in Autism Spectrum Disorders	p. 37
Single-Case Research Methodology to Inform Evidence-Based Practice	p. 61
Program Practice Guidelines
Early Intensive Applied Behavior Analysis Intervention for Autism	p. 83
Essential Components for Effective Autism Educational Programs	p. 111
Generalized Behavior Change in Young Children with Autism	p. 137
Best Practice Methods in Staff Training	p. 159
Procedures for Increasing Skills
Discrete Trial Training as a Teaching Paradigm	p. 181
Skill Acquisition, Direct Instruction, and Educational Curricula	p. 195
Naturalistic Teaching Procedures	p. 213
Video-Based Instruction for Children with Autism	p. 241
Teaching Social Skills in School Settings	p. 269
Developmental Play Assessment and Teaching	p. 299
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention for Children with Autism: A Systematic Review	p. 325
Behavior Support and Intervention
Antecedent (Preventive) Intervention	p. 393
Using Positive Reinforcement to Decrease Challenging Behavior	p. 413
Behavior-Contingent (Restrictive) Intervention: A Function-Based Approach	p. 433
Family Support and Participation	p. 455
Index	p. 491
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