The challenge of social competence for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) / Sandra Burkhardt -- Curriculum innovation to educate students with autism in general education / Gathogo M. Mukuria and Festus E. Obiakor -- Implementing social skills for students with autism / Michael Eskay and Keith Willis -- Assessment of autism spectrum disorders / Marty Sapp -- Recent developments in the diagnosis and assessment of autism spectrum disorders / Julie A. Deisinger -- Asperger syndrome in the African American community : barriers to diagnosis / Frederika C. Theus -- Issues pertaining to siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders / Julie A. Deisinger -- Reflections on the school experiences of a student with autism spectrum disorders / John Markley -- Infant mental health : an emerging field for children with developmental disabilities / Casey A. Holtz and Robert A. Fox -- Self-determination and persons with developmental disabilities / Jeffrey P. Bakken and Howard P. Parette -- Post-secondary planning for students with developmental disabilities / Sunday O. Obi and Stephanie L Obi -- Employment and retirement concerns for persons with developmental disabilities / Amanda Dykema-Engblade and Sarah Stawiski -- Using assistive technology to educate students with developmental disabilities and autism / Zandile P. Nkabinde.