{"product_id":"9781118282205","title":"Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Volume 2: Assessment, Interventions, and Policy","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and related disorders\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e has been the most influential reference work in the field. \u003ci\u003eVolume 2\u003c\/i\u003e of this comprehensive work includes a wealth of information from the experts in their respective specialities within the larger field of autism studies: Assessment, Interventions, and Social Policy Perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithin the three sections found in \u003ci\u003eVolume 2\u003c\/i\u003e, readers will find in-depth treatment of:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eScreening for autism in young children; diagnostic instruments in autism spectrum disorders (ASD); clinical evaluation in multidisciplinary settings; assessing communications in ASD; and behavioral assessment of individuals with autism, including current practice and future directions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterventions for infants and toddlers at risk; comprehensive treatment models for children and youth with ASD; targeted interventions for social communication symptoms in preschoolers with ASD; augmentative and alternative communication; interventions for challenging behaviors; supporting mainstream educational success; supporting inclusion education; promoting recreational engagement in children with ASD; social skills interventions; and employment and related services for adults with ASD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting adult independence in the community for individuals with high functioning ASD; supporting parents, siblings, and grandparents of people with ASD; and evidence-based psychosocial interventions for individuals with ASD\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecial topic coverage such as autism across cultures; autism in the courtroom; alternative treatments; teacher and professional training guidelines; economic aspects of autism; and consideration of alternative treatments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new edition includes the relevant updates to help readers stay abreast of the state of this rapidly evolving field and gives them a guide to separate the wheat from the chaff as information about autism proliferates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118381056240,"sku":"9781118282205","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118282205_p0.jpg?v=1763693501","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118282205","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}