{"product_id":"9781493941582","title":"Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAdolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eVolkmar, Fred R.; Reichow, Brian; McPartland, James C.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe research on children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is extensive and growing. Although these conditions are recognized as affecting the entire lifespan, the literature on ASD after childhood is limited and has not been brought together in a single volume in over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e fills this knowledge gap by focusing on needs and difficulties unique to these stages of development. Expert contributors offer cogent reviews of complex issues, from education to employment, leisure activities to illegal behaviors, mental health issues to medical health concerns. The latest findings in key areas, such as psychosocial and residential treatments, social skills programs, epidemiology, the impact of ASD on families, are examined in detail. Throughout the volume, coverage focuses on areas requiring improved models of assessment, updated data, new interventions and increased support services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatured topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransition from high school to adulthood for adolescents and young adults with ASD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative programming to support college students with ASD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomantic relationships, sexuality and ASD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment of mental health comorbidities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment and treatment planning in adults with ASD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe range of outcomes and challenges in middle and later life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have reference for a wide range of clinicians and practitioners\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e– as well as researchers and graduate students – in clinical child, school and developmental psychology; child and adolescent psychiatry; social work; rehabilitation medicine\/therapy; education and general practice\/family medicine. It will also serve as an important resource for parents and caregivers with its focus on translating the current state of knowledge relevant to understanding adolescents and adults with ASD into practical and relevant recommendations on how best to support them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2016-08-23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781493941582\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4939-0506-5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 337\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44807867367564,"sku":"9781493941582","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781493941582.jpg?v=1775966338","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781493941582","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}