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OverviewIndividuals with autism and their caregivers face unique challenges in later childhood and adolescence. This volume translates research on the needs of this population into practical recommendations for clinicians and educators. The book features vivid case examples and an in-depth, reproducible assessment form. Accessible guidance and hands-on suggestions are provided for supporting positive behavior, communication, and social skills; managing issues related to mental and physical health and sexuality; helping families access services and navigate the legal system; and optimizing the educational and transition planning process. This book will be invaluable for clinical and school psychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, social workers, special educators, speech--language pathologists, and other child health and education professionals. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robin L. Gabriels , Dina E. Hill , Edward Goldson , Diane Twachtman-CullenPublisher: Guilford Publications Imprint: Guilford Publications Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.442kg ISBN: 9781609181475ISBN 10: 1609181476 Pages: 302 Publication Date: 14 January 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsA wonderful resource for educators and mental health professionals, this book is filled with practical and helpful guidance covering a range of issues. It provides concise summaries of information and intervention strategies relevant to older children, adolescents, and adults with autism. - Fred R. Volkmar, Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, USA This innovative volume should be a first resource for anyone interested in the complexities of the world of persons with autism, their families, and service providers. The impressive group of outstanding scholars and clinicians from many different fields contribute compelling insights about the ways that we can all work toward optimizing the quality of life of persons with autism. - Jake Burack, McGill University and Hopital Riviere-des-Prairies, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Author InformationEdited by Robin L. Gabriels, PsyD, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center and The Children's Hospital, Denver, USA, and Dina E. Hill, PhD, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, USA Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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