Handbook of quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder / Justin B. Leaf, Joseph H. Cihon, Julia L. Ferguson, Peter F. Gerhardt, editors.
Leaf, Justin B., editor.; Cihon, Joseph H., editor.; Ferguson, Julia L., editor.; Gerhardt, Peter F., editor.
2022
RC553.A88
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Title Handbook of quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder / Justin B. Leaf, Joseph H. Cihon, Julia L. Ferguson, Peter F. Gerhardt, editors.
ISBN 9783030985073 (electronic bk.)
3030985075 (electronic bk.)
9783030985066
3030985067
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98507-3
Published Cham : Springer, [2022]
Copyright ©2022
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xi, 483 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-030-98507-3 doi
Call Number RC553.A88
Dewey Decimal Classification 616.85/882
Summary This handbook offers a comprehensive examination of wide-ranging issues relevant to adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Coverage includes a detailed review of such issues as psychiatric comorbidity, family relationships, education, living in different settings (e.g., group homes, community), meaningful and effective interventions, functional goals (e.g., social, language, vocational, and adaptive behaviors), and curriculum. In addition the book provides unique perspectives of parents as well as individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who have reached adulthood. Key areas of coverage include: Transitioning adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder from educational settings to vocational settings. Strategies that can help create independence for adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Effective approaches to address issues relating to sexuality for adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The effectiveness of early intensive behavioral intervention to help adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Handbook of Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder is an essential reference for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and related professionals in clinical child and school psychology, social work, behavioral therapy and related disciplines, including clinical medicine, clinical nursing, counseling, speech and language pathology, and special education. .
Note Includes index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed June 8, 2022).
Added Author Leaf, Justin B., editor.
Cihon, Joseph H., editor.
Ferguson, Julia L., editor.
Gerhardt, Peter F., editor.
Series Autism and child psychopathology series. 2192-9238
Available in Other Form Print version: 9783030985066
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism
Part 1. General Issues in Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 2. Psychiatric Comorbidity in Individuals with Autism
Chapter 3. The Court System and Individuals with Autism
Chapter 4. Family Relationships and Individuals with Autism
Part 2. Transitions and Community Settings and Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 5. Transition Out of High School for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 6. Health Care Transitions for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 7. Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 8. Group Homes for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 9. Community Settings and Individuals with Autism
Part 3. Meaningful Interventions, Goals, and Curriculum for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 10. Cultural Competence and Individuals with Autism
Chapter 11. Applied Behavior Analysis and Individuals with Autism
Chapter 12. The Role of EIBI as It Relates to Adults with Autism
Chapter 13. Pharmacological Interventions for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 14. Meaningful Curriculum and Functional Intervention for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 15. Ethical Considerations and Dignity for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 16. Functional Analysis and Problematic Behavior in Individuals with Autism
Chapter 17. Leisure and Adaptive Behavior for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 18. Social Behavior and Individuals with Autism
Chapter 19. Friendships and Individuals with Autism
Chapter 20. Dating and Sexuality Among Individuals with Autism
Chapter 21. Employment and Vocational Skills for Individuals with Autism
Part 4. Outcomes and Perspectives on Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 22. Outcomes for Adults with ASD
Chapter 23. Parental Perspectives on Caring for Adult Children with Autism
Chapter 24. Adults with Autism: Perspectives on Quality of Life
Part 5. Future Directions in Research and Practice on Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 25. Future Directions in Research on Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism
Chapter 26. Future Directions in Clinical Practice on Quality Life for Individuals with Autism.

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