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Autism Spectrum Disorders Identification, Education, and Treatment This page intentionally left blank Autism Spectrum Disorders Identification, Education, and Treatment Third Edition Edited by Dianne Zager Pace University LAWRENCE ERLBAUM ASSOCIATES, PUBLISHERS 2005 Mahwah, New Jersey London Director, Editorial: Lane Akers Executive Assistant: Bonita D'Amil Cover Design: Kathryn Houghtaling Lacey Textbook Production Manager: Paul Smolenski Full-Service Compositor: TechBooks Text and Cover Printer: Hamilton Printing Company This book was typeset in 10/12 pt. ITC New Baskerville, Bold, and Italic. Copyright © 2005 by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, by photostat, microform, retrieval system, or any other means, without prior written permission of the publisher. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc., Publishers 10 Industrial Avenue Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 www.erlbaum.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Autism spectrum disorders : identification, education, and treatment / edited by Dianne Zager.—3rd ed. p. cm. Rev. ed. of: Autism : identification, education, and treatment. 1999. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8058-4578-X (case : alk. paper)—ISBN 0-8058-4579-8 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Autism in children. 2. Autistic children—Education. 3. Autism—Treatment. I. Zager, Dianne, 1948- II. Autism. RJ506.A9A9223 2004 371.94—dc22 2004013164 Books published by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates are printed on acid-free paper, and their bindings are chosen for strength and durability. Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 21 This book is dedicated with love and respect to my parents, Merylin Edelson and Edmond Edelson, M.D., who have instilled in me a love of learning, a commitment to family, and a dedication to human ser- vice. They have served as wonderful role models to their children and grandchildren, consistently exemplifying great moral and ethical in- tegrity in combination with compassion and generosity. I continue to learn from and appreciate them. This page intentionally left blank Contents Foreword ix Preface xi Contributors xv I: The Study of Autism: Perspectives of a Field in Transition 1 Definitions and Characteristics of the Spectrum 3 JoelD. Bregman 2 Recent Neurobiological Research in Autism 47 Luke Y. Tsai 3 Past, Present, and Emerging Directions in Education 89 V. Mark Durand 4 The Evolving Role, Impact, and Needs of Families 111 Anton Hecimovic and Susan Gregory II: The Early Years 5 Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders 145 Elaine M. Gabovitch and Nancy D. Wiseman 6 The Challenge of Early Intensive Intervention 173 Jack Scott and Wanda L. Baldwin 7 School and Parent Partnerships in the Preschool Years 229 Judith S. Block, Joan Weinstein, and Martin Seitz Vll vill CONTENTS III: Educational Programming, Intervention, and Medical Treatment for Persons With Autism 8 Assessment of Children With Autism 269 Jan S. Handleman and Lara M. Delmolino 9 Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders 295 Dianne Zager and Nancy Shamow 10 Enhancing Language and Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Assessment and Intervention Guidelines 327 Amy M. Wetherby and Barry M. Prizant 11 Structuring Behavior Management Strategies and Building Social Competence 367 Richard Simpson and Kaye Often 12 Medical Treatment in Autism 395 Luke Y. Tsai 13 Community Integration and Supported Employment 493 Marcia Datlow Smith and Leslie R. Philippen 14 Treatment Approaches for Autism: Evaluating Options and Making Informed Choices 515 Raymond G. Romanczyk and Jennifer M. Gillis Author Index 537 Subject Index 565 Foreword Autism, as a field, has undergone significant changes since the publication of the previous edition of Autism: Identification, Education, and Treatment. As the fastest growing developmental disability category, the autism spectrum has broadened to include individuals functioning across a wide range of cognitive abilities and behaviors. To highlight the intelligence, sophistica- tion, and contributions to society of many persons on the autism spectrum, as well as to hear from a learned consumer herself, I have invited Dr. Temple Grandin to prepare the Foreword to this edition. Dr. Grandin is Associate Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. She is the author of Thinking in Pictures. Her words are unedited and enlightening. Foreword by Temple Grandin The umbrella of the autism spectrum is very large. Children and adults on the spectrum range from nonverbal and severely handicapped to mild Asperger cases that may be in a talented and gifted program. Both research and practical experience has shown that young children diagnosed as having autism benefit greatly from early intense behavioral interventions. I was lucky to receive early speech therapy by age 2,l/. My speech teacher used z many of the same applied behavior analysis techniques that are used by therapists today. My mother also hired a nanny who spent hours playing turn-taking games with me and my sister. My entire day was structured and I also had to behave at "Miss Manners" meals. I was a child of the 1950's and life was more structured. I was allowed to lapse back into autism for 1 hour after lunch and a half hour after supper. Often I would spend this time spinning a brass cover that covered up a bolt on the bed frame. My therapist and mother had to keep me connected to the world for many hours each week. An intensive structured program that is appropriate for a child with full- blown autism symptoms at age 2 or 3 is not appropriate for an Asperger's ix
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