Social and Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Author | : Tony Charman |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 2008-01-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781593857134 |
ISBN-13 | : 1593857136 |
Rating | : 4/5 (136 Downloads) |
Download or read book Social and Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Tony Charman and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2008-01-14 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From leading clinical researchers, this volume presents important recent advances in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in very young children. The book is grounded in cutting-edge findings on the social-communication behavior of typically and atypically developing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The contributors highlight the connections between ASD and specific early social-communication impairments - including problems with joint attention, imitation, and play - with a focus on what clinicians can do to help. Innovative screening and assessment procedures are reviewed, as are evidence-based intervention and prevention strategies. Throughout, attention to both real-world practice and research considerations enhances the book's utility as a clinical reference and text.