Table of Contents
Preface
Contributors
Chapter 1: Definitions and Classification of Autism Spectrum Disorders by Melissa P. Maye, Ivy Giserman Kiss, and Alice S. Carter
Chapter 2: Historical Overview of the Education and Treatment of Persons with Autism by Tom E.C. Smith, Peggy Schaefer-Whitby and Tiffany Mrla
Chapter 3: Legislation, Program Development, and Service Delivery by Nikki L. Murdick and Barbara C. Gartin
Chapter 4: Advances in Neurobiological and Medical Research by Gardner T. Umbarger, III
Chapter 5: Global Perspectives: Autism Education and Treatment in Other Nations by Angi Stone-MacDonald and Rama Cousik
Chapter 6: Early Intervention Services for Children with Autism by Angel Fettig & Veronica P. Fleury
Chapter 7: Preschool Years by Christopher B. Denning and Amelia K. Moody
Chapter 8: Enhancing Communication and Language Development by Peggy Schaefer-Whitby, Elizabeth Lorah, Jessica Love, & Hollie Lawless
Chapter 9: Building and Managing Appropriate Behaviors by E. Amanda Boutot, Devon Ramey, & Nathan Pullen
Chapter 10: Development of Academic Skills in Childhood by Leah Wood, Julie L. Thompson, and Jenny Root
Chapter 11: Developing Social Interaction Competence by David F. Cihak and Cate C. Smith
Chapter 12: Self-Determination for School and Community by Michael L. Wehmeyer & Karrie A. Shogren
Chapter 13: Universal Design for Transition for Students on the Spectrum: Linking Academic and Transition Education to Improve Postschool Outcomes by Colleen A. Thoma, Irina Cain, Andrew Wojcik, Kathryn Best, LaRon A. Scott
Chapter 14: Positive Behavior Supports in Middle and Secondary School by Debra L. Cote and Shannon L. Sparks
Chapter 15: The Transition from High School to Higher Education: Inclusive Services and Supports by L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan, Marc Ellison, and Dedra Hafner
Chapter 16: Promoting Integrated Employment Options by Dianne Zager and Francine L. Dreyfus
Chapter 17: Collaboration to Improve Education and Treatment Outcomes by Emily C. Bouck, Gauri S. Joshi, and Pei-Lin Weng
Author Index
Subject Index