Section 1. And Introduction and Overview to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 1. History of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 2. Psychopathologies Associated with ASD and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 3. Challenging Behaviors Associated with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 4. Sensory Processing and Motor Issues in Individuals with ASD and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 5. Emotional Cognition, Theory of Mind, and Face Recognition in Individuals with Autism and PDD
Chapter 6. Neurotechnology and Neuroimaging Devices for Assessing Autism and PDD
Chapter 7. Risk Factors in Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 8. Etiology of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 9. Epidemiology and Prevalence of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 10. Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Chapter 11. Family Adaptations for Individuals with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 12. Service Models for Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Section 2. General Assessment Issues in Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 13. Psychometric Principles and Standards for Assessing Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 14. Diagnostic Systems for Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 15. Purposes of Assessment in Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 16. Effects of Cognition and Age on Assessment of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 17. Methods of Screening for Core Symptoms of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 18. Methods for Diagnosing ASD in Young Children
Chapter 19. Methods for Diagnosing ASD in Adolescents and Adults
Chapter 20. Monitoring Progress in Core Symptoms
Section 3. Assessment Issues Related to Core Symptoms of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 21. Educational Assessment
Chapter 22. Monitoring Educational Progress
Chapter 23. Neuropsychology Assessment
Chapter 24. Measuring Comorbid Psychopathology
Chapter 25. Measuring Challenging Behaviors
Chapter 26. Measuring Social Skills
Chapter 27. Measuring Feeding Disorders
Chapter 28. Measuring Psychotropic Drug Effects and Side Effects
Chapter 29. Assessing Effects of Early Intervention
Chapter 30. Assessing Transitions During School or Work Day and Across the Life Span
Volume 2. Treatment of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Section 4. Ethics and Methods of Evidence-Based Practices in the Treatment of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 31. The Importance of Evidence-Based Practices and Autism
Chapter 32. Methods for Evidence-Based Practices
Chapter 33. An Overview of Effective, Evidence-Based Autism Treatments
Chapter 34. Disseminating Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for Autism
Section 5. Early Intervention in the Treatment of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Chapter 35. Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Autism and PDD
Chapter 36. Economics of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Autism and PDD
Chapter 37. Developmental and Hybrid Treatment Approaches for Autism and PDD
Chapter 38. The Denver Model
Chapter 39. Prevention and Early Intervention for At-Risk Children
Chapter 40. Early Development of Problem Behavior and Implications for Prevention
Section 6: Applied Behavior Analysis
Chapter 41. History of Applied Behavior Analysis
Chapter 42. Foundational Principles of ABA
Chapter 43. Skills Training and ABA
Chapter 44. Generalized Limitations and ABA
Chapter 45. Self-Help Skills and ABA
Chapter 46. Social Behavior and ABA
Chapter 47. Verbal Behavior and ABA
Chapter 48. Alternate and Augmentative Communication and ABA
Chapter 49. Equivalence-Based ABA Interventions
Chapter 50. Academic Skills and ABA
Chapter 51. Vocational Skills and ABA
Chapter 52. Technology and ABA
Chapter 53. Self-Management Skills and ABA
Chapter 54. Problem Behavior and ABA
Chapter 55. ABA Treatment Approaches to Problem Behavior
Chapter 56. Food -Related Disorders and ABA
Chapter 57. ABA Training for Parents and Caregivers
Chapter 58. Organizational Behavior Management and Autism
Chapter 59. Restrictive Behavior Management Practices
Chapter 60. Development of New Profession
Section 7. Psychopharmacology
Chapter 61. Psychotropic medications: Definitions and Methods of Action
Chapter 62. Epidemiology of Psychotropic Medications
Chapter 63. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Psychotropic Medications: Principles, Experimental Design and Outcomes Measures
Chapter 64. Rational Prescription of Psychotropic Medications
Chapter 65. Anxiolytic and Antidepressant medications
Chapter 66. Antipsychotic Medications
Chapter 67. Psychotropic Medications for Sleep Disorders
Chapter 68. New Psychotropic Agents
Chapter 69. Interactions Between Psychotropic Medications and Other Treatments
Chapter 70. Caregiver Education and Treatment Adherence
Chapter 71. Medication Reduction Programs
Section 8. Psychosocial Treatments
Chapter 72. Mindfulness
Chapter 73. Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Chapter 74. Third Wave Behavior Therapies
Chapter 75. Sensory Interventions
Chapter 76. Special Education
Chapter 77. Positive Behavior Support
Chapter 78. Interventions for Family Members
Chapter 79. Animal Assisted Therapy
Chapter 80. Robot Assisted Therapy
Chapter 81. Music Therapy
Section 9. Other Biological Treatments
Chapter 82. Diets
Chapter 83. Chelation, Hyperbaric Oxygen and Other Fringe Biomedical Treatments
Chapter 84. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Section 10. Special Populations and Problems
Chapter 85. Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 86. Individuals with Asperger Syndrome
Chapter 87. Girls and Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 88. Gay, Lesbian and Gender Nonconforming Individuals with Autism
Chapter 89. Offenders with ASD
Chapter 90. Promoting Good Health in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 91. Neurodiversity, Self-Advocacy and Anti-Therapy. .