{"product_id":"9781118107034","title":"Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 2 Assessment, Interventions, and Policy","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHandbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 2\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAssessment, Interventions, and Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFred R. Volkmar | Sally J. Rogers | Rhea Paul | Kevin A. Pelphrey\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Developmental \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and related disorders\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSince the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e has been the most influential reference work in the field. \u003ci\u003eVolume 2\u003c\/i\u003e of this comprehensive work includes a wealth of information from the experts in their respective specialities within the larger field of autism studies: Assessment, Interventions, and Social Policy Perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithin the three sections found in \u003ci\u003eVolume 2\u003c\/i\u003e, readers will find in-depth treatment of:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eScreening for autism in young children; diagnostic instruments in autism spectrum disorders (ASD); clinical evaluation in multidisciplinary settings; assessing communications in ASD; and behavioral assessment of individuals with autism, including current practice and future directions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterventions for infants and toddlers at risk; comprehensive treatment models for children and youth with ASD; targeted interventions for social communication symptoms in preschoolers with ASD; augmentative and alternative communication; interventions for challenging behaviors; supporting mainstream educational success; supporting inclusion education; promoting recreational engagement in children with ASD; social skills interventions; and employment and related services for adults with ASD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting adult independence in the community for individuals with high functioning ASD; supporting parents, siblings, and grandparents of people with ASD; and evidence-based psychosocial interventions for individuals with ASD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial topic coverage such as autism across cultures; autism in the courtroom; alternative treatments; teacher and professional training guidelines; economic aspects of autism; and consideration of alternative treatments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new edition includes the relevant updates to help readers stay abreast of the state of this rapidly evolving field and gives them a guide to separate the wheat from the chaff as information about autism proliferates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFred R. Volkmar\u003c\/strong\u003e, M.D., is Irving B Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology at the Yale Child Study Center where he directs the autism research program.?He is an associate editor of the Journal of Autism and the American Journal of Psychiatry. He is the author of several hundred scientific papers and chapters as well as a number of books including?\u003cem\u003eA Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Teacher and Family Members Needs to Know\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhea Paul\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D., CCC-SLP SLP, is Professor and Director of the Communication Disorders section in the Developmental Disabilities Clinic at the Yale Child Study Center.? She holds a joint appointment at SCSU, where she is Professor of Communication Disorders. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSally J. Rogers\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D., UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute. Her clinical interests include early intervention for children with autism and social skills groups for autistic adults. She serves on the editorial board of many publications, including the \u003cem\u003eJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin A.? Pelphrey\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ph.D., is the Harris Associate Professor of Child Psychiatry and director of the Child Neuroscience Laboratory at the Yale Child Study Center. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 March 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118107034\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e640\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311389667468,"sku":"9781118107034","price":161.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118107034.jpg?v=1780171987","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781118107034","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}