International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (Autism and Child Psychopathology Series)

Since the early 1940s, when first identified as __childhood psychosis__ and __autistic psychopathy__, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has continued to burgeon into a major focus of inquiry and interest among researchers, practitioners, and the public alike. With each passing decade, the number of scholarly articles addressing ASD and related disabilities continues to soar. Today, thousands of papers on autism are published annually across various disciplines and journals, making it challenging – if not impossible – to keep pace with, let alone synthesize, all the latest developments. Based on a solid historical foundation of autism theory and research, the __International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders__ integrates the broad scholarly base of literature with a trenchant analysis of the state of the field in nosology, etiology, assessment, and treatment. Its expert contributors examine recent findings and controversies (e.g., how prevalent autism actually is), along with longstanding topics of interest as well as emerging issues. Coverage includes: * A survey of diagnostic criteria and assessment strategies. * Genetic, behavioral, biopsychosocial, and cognitive models. * Psychiatric disorders in persons with ASD. * Theory of mind and facial recognition. * Diagnostic instruments for assessing core features and challenging behaviors. * Evidence-based psychosocial, pharmacological, and integrative treatments. * Interventions specifically for adults with ASD. * Training issues for professionals and parents. * A review of findings of successful and promising therapies, coupled with guidance on how to distinguish between dubious and effective treatments. The __International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders__ is an indispensable resource for researchers, professors, graduate students, and allied practitioners in clinical child and school psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, education, social work, rehabilitation, pediatric medicine, and developmental psychology. Front Matter....Pages i-xxv Front Matter....Pages 1-1 History and Evolution of the Autism Spectrum Disorders....Pages 3-16 Diagnostic Systems....Pages 17-24 Prevalence and the Controversy....Pages 25-35 Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability....Pages 37-51 Psychiatric Disorders in People with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Phenomenology and Recognition....Pages 53-74 Front Matter....Pages 75-75 The Genetics of Autism....Pages 77-97 Behavioural, Biopsychosocial, and Cognitive Models of Autism Spectrum Disorders....Pages 99-114 Nosology and Theories of Repetitive and Restricted Behaviours and Interests....Pages 115-125 Emotional Cognition: Theory of Mind and Face Recognition....Pages 127-157 Developmental Issues and Milestones....Pages 159-173 Sensory Processing and Motor Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders....Pages 175-193 Front Matter....Pages 195-195 Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders....Pages 197-214 Diagnostic Instruments for the Core Features of ASD....Pages 215-231 Assessment of Rituals and Stereotypy....Pages 233-246 Assessing Challenging Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Prevalence, Rating Scales, and Autonomic Indicators....Pages 247-270 Functional Behavioral Assessment and Analysis....Pages 271-286 Assessment of Comorbid Psychopathology....Pages 287-293 Identifying Moderators of Treatment Outcome for Children with Autism....Pages 295-305 Identifying Fad Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Promoting Effective Treatment....Pages 307-319 Intensive Early Intervention....Pages 321-338 Front Matter....Pages 195-195 Teaching Adaptive and Social Skills to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders....Pages 339-354 Functional Skill Replacement Training....Pages 355-366 Verbal Behavior and Communication Training....Pages 367-379 Training Children with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders to Comply with Healthcare Procedures: Theory and Research....Pages 381-395 Physically Active Living for Individuals with ASD....Pages 397-412 Aggression, Tantrums, and Other Externally Driven Challenging Behaviors....Pages 413-435 Self-Injurious Behavior: Overview and Behavioral Interventions....Pages 437-452 Self-Injurious Behavior: II. Pharmacological and Integrated Treatments....Pages 453-462 Autism Spectrum Disorders: Comorbid Psychopathology and Treatment....Pages 463-478 Rituals, Stereotypies, and Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior....Pages 479-490 Interventions to Treat Feeding Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Comprehensive Review....Pages 491-508 Training Staff and Parents: Evidence-Based Approaches....Pages 509-519 Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders....Pages 521-538 Back Matter....Pages 539-555 Based on a solid historical foundation of autism theory and research, this inclusive handbook integrates coverage of the broader scholarly literature with a trenchant analysis of the state of the field in nosology, etiology, assessment, and treatment