Autism Spectrum Disorders : Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth

by Simpson, Richard; de Boer-Ott, Sonja; Griswold, Deborah; Myles, Brenda; Byrd, Sara; Ganz, Jennifer; Cook, Katherine; Otten, Kaye; Ben-Arieh, Josefa; Kline, Sue Ann; Adams, Lisa

• ISBN13: 9781412906029
• ISBN10: 1412906024
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-06-01
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

In a clear, concise format, this resource provides the information families and school professionals need when selecting and applying effective treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
About the Authors	ix
Introduction	1	(12)
1. Interpersonal Relationship Interventions and Treatments	13	(34)
Holding Therapy	14	(3)
Gentle Teaching	17	(5)
Option Method (Son-Rise Program)	22	(4)
Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based Model (Floor Time)	26	(6)
Play-Oriented Strategies	32	(4)
Pet/Animal Therapy	36	(6)
Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)	42	(5)
2. Skill-Based Interventions and Treatments	47	(80)
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)	47	(7)
Incidental Teaching	54	(8)
Facilitated Communication (FC)	62	(13)
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)	75	(2)
Assistive Technology (AT)	77	(6)
Van Dijk Curricular Approach	83	(3)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)	86	(11)
Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)	97	(8)
Joint Action Routines (JARs)	105	(5)
Fast ForWord	110	(4)
Pivotal Response Training (PRT)	114	(5)
Structured Teaching (TEACCH)	119	(8)
3. Cognitive Interventions and Treatments	127	(42)
Cognitive Behavioral Modification (CBM)	127	(6)
Cognitive Learning Strategies	133	(3)
Cognitive Scripts	136	(7)
Social Stories	143	(6)
Power Cards	149	(3)
Cartooning	152	(3)
Social Decision-Making Strategies	155	(7)
Learning Experiences: An Alternative Program for Preschoolers and Parents (LEAP)	162	(7)
4. Physiological/Biological/Neurological
Interventions and Treatments	169	(1)
Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS): Irlen Lenses	170	(6)
Sensory Integration (SI)	176	(8)
Auditory Integration Training (AIT)	184	(7)
Megavitamin Therapy	191	(3)
Pharmacology	194	(13)
5. Other Interventions, Treatments, and Related Agents	207	(24)
Art Therapy	207	(3)
Music Therapy	210	(7)
Mercury: Vaccinations and Autism	217	(4)
Candida: Autism Connection	221	(4)
Gluten-Casein Intolerance	225	(6)
Index	231