Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Section IV Assessment -- Chapter 24 Screening for Autism in Young Children -- Characteristics of Autism in Young Children -- Importance of Early Screening for Autism -- The Screening Process -- Review of Level 1 Screening Measures -- Review of Level 2 Screening Measures -- Conclusion and Future Directions -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 25 Diagnostic Instruments in Autistic Spectrum Disorders -- General Issues in Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder -- Issues in Selecting the Appropriate Focus and Level of Analysis -- Implications of Information From Other Areas of Research for Diagnostic Instruments -- Diagnostic Instruments and More Intellectually Able Individuals With ASD (Some of Whom Would Have Formerly Been Diagnosed as Having DSM-IV Asperger's Disorder) -- Validity -- Diagnostic Instruments for Autism -- General Behavioral Measures that Include Core Features of ASD -- Rating Scales -- Diagnostic Interviews -- Direct Observation Scales -- Instruments For Asperger's Disorder -- Conclusions -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 26 Clinical Evaluation in Multidisciplinary Settings -- Diagnostic Assessment -- Specialized Assessments for Autism and Related Conditions -- Integration of Findings -- Summary -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 27 Assessing Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Assessing Prelinguistic Communication -- Assessing Early Linguistic Communication -- Assessing Communication in Children With Advanced Language -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 28 Behavioral Assessment of Individuals With Autism: Current Practice and Future Directions -- Characteristics of Behavioral Assessment: A Functional Ecological Approach -- Domains of Behavioral Assessment.

The Educational Relevance of Ecological Assessment -- Limitations and Future Directions -- Determination of Variables Controlling the Target Behavior -- Development of a Treatment Plan -- Evaluation of the Effects of Intervention -- Cross-References -- References -- Section V Interventions -- Chapter 29 Interventions for Infants and Toddlers at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Introduction -- Unique Features of Infant Toddler Interventions -- Main Therapeutic Approaches in the Literature -- Synthesis of Findings -- In Closing -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 30 Comprehensive Treatment Models for Children and Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Operationalization -- Implementation Measures -- Replication -- Efficacy Research -- Individual Studies of CTM Features -- Contemporary Influences on Development, Adoption, and Implementation of CTMs -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 31 Targeted Interventions for Social Communication Symptoms in Preschoolers With Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Introduction -- Intervention -- Five Promising Interventions: Effects on Generalized Characteristics -- Links Between Intervention Components and Social Communication -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 32 Augmentative and Alternative Communication -- Introduction -- AAC Assessment -- AAC to Support Language Comprehension -- AAC to Support Functional Communication/Language Production -- AAC Instruction -- Collateral Effects of AAC -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 33 Interventions for Challenging Behaviors -- What Are Challenging Behaviors? -- Development of Behavior Analytic Function-Based Comprehensive Approaches for Challenging Behaviors -- Components of Comprehensive Behavior Support Plans -- Positive Behavioral Support and Persons With ASD.

Identifying Evidence-Based Interventions for Specific Classes of Challenging Behaviors in ASD -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 34 Supporting Mainstream Educational Success -- Managing Challenging Behavior -- Self-Management -- Peer-Mediated Support -- Visual Supports -- Priming -- Assistive Technology -- Use of Paraprofessionals -- Conclusions -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 35 Supporting Inclusive Education -- The Toddler and Preschool Years -- Entering Elementary School -- Moving on to Middle School and High School -- College for Those Who Are Ready -- Varied Outcomes of Inclusion -- Educator and Family Perspectives -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 36 Promoting Recreational Engagement in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder -- The Importance of Recreation -- Patterns of Recreational Participation -- Determinants of Recreational Participation -- Supporting Recreational Engagement -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 37 Social Skill Interventions -- Social Characteristics of Youth on the Autism Spectrum -- Assessment of Social Skills -- Ingredients of Effective Social Skills Programs: Results of Meta-Analytical Studies -- Evidence-Based Social Skill Interventions -- Social Cognitive Interventions -- Summary and Conclusions -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 38 Employment and Related Services for Adults With ASD -- Introduction -- Discussion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 39 Beyond Academic Intelligence: Increasing College Success for Students on the Autism Spectrum -- History -- Making the Grade Academically and Socially for Students on the Spectrum -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- References.

Chapter 40 Supporting Parents, Siblings, and Grandparents of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Parents -- Siblings -- Grandparents -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 41 Supporting Adult Independence in the Community for Individuals With High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Challenges to Independence -- Programming for Adult Independence -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 42 Evidence-Based Psychosocial Interventions for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Comprehensive Programs for Children With ASD -- Focal Interventions -- Evidence-Based Curricular Components -- Summary and Closing Thoughts -- Cross-References -- References -- Section VI Social Policy Issues -- Chapter 43 Autism Across Cultures: Perspectives From Non-Western Cultures and Implications for Research -- Perspectives of Autism From Non-Western Cultures -- The Impact of Culture on Autism Research -- Summary and Conclusions -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 44 Developing and Implementing Practice Guidelines -- Introduction -- Historical Background -- Current Knowledge -- Information for Discussion With Children, Young People, and Parents and Caregivers -- Future Directions -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 45 Autism in the Courtroom -- Where did all this Autism Litigation Come From? -- An Overview of the Federal Statutory Protections -- Just What is a FAPE? -- The Impact of Congress's "Least Restrictive Environment" Mandate -- Bullying as a Recognized FAPE Deprivation -- The Valuable Statutory Entitlement of "Pendency" -- Which Party Has the Burden of Proof in IDEA Litigation? -- How Good Must the Student's Private Program Be to Be Reimbursable or Otherwise Fundable? -- The Threat of Criminal Proceedings -- Housing Discrimination -- The Future of Autism Litigation -- Cross-References.

References -- Chapter 46 Alternative Treatments -- Alternative Treatments for Autism -- AAH Interventions -- Challenges in Studying Alternative Treatments -- The Appeal of Alternative Treatments -- Addressing Alternative Treatments in Practice -- Discussion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 47 Preparing Teachers and Professionals -- Introduction -- Assumptions -- Components for Comprehensive Teacher Preparation and Continued Development -- Teaching in Natural Contexts (Naturalistic Teaching Strategies) -- Future Directions for Teacher Preparation for Working With Individuals With ASD -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 48 Economic Aspects of Autism -- Introduction -- Efficiency and Equity -- Economic Evaluation -- Evidence on Costs -- Evidence on Cost-Effectiveness -- Links to Policy and Practice -- Conclusion -- Cross-References -- References -- Chapter 49 Translating Research Into Effective Social Policy -- The Story of Joe -- The Nature of ASD -- Important Elements of Research -- Mediating Elements -- Important Elements of Policy -- Other Considerations -- Translating Research Into Policy and Outcomes: A Team Approach -- Cross-References -- References -- Author Index -- Subject Index.