Prelock intro to treatment of autism.pdf
Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies
edited by
Patricia A. Prelock, Ph.D.
University of Vermont
Burlington
and
Rebecca J. McCauley, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University
Baltimore·London·Sydney
Excerpted from Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Evidence-Based
Contents
- About the DVD
- Series Preface
- Editorial Advisory Board
- About the Editors
- About the Contributors
- Foreword by Tony Charman
- Acknowledgments
Chapters:
- Introduction to Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Patricia A. Prelock and Rebecca J. McCauley - Reader’s Guide
Rebecca J. McCauley and Patricia A. Prelock - Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies: Manual Signs, Picture Communication, and Speech-Generating Devices
Jane R. Wegner - Elementary Behavioral Intervention Strategies: Discrete Trial Instruction, Differential Reinforcement, and Shaping
Susan M. Wilczynski, Hanna C. Rue, Melissa Hunter, and Lauren Christian - An Introduction to the Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based (DIR) Model and Its Application to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sima Gerber - Functional Communication Training: Treating Challenging Behavior
V. Mark Durand - Joint Attention Intervention for Children with Autism
Connie Kasari, Danai Kasambira Fannin, and Kelly Stickles Goods - Implementing Enhanced Milieu Teaching with Children Who Have Autism Spectrum Disorders
Terry B. Hancock and Ann P. Kaiser - Early Social Interaction Project
Juliann J. Woods, Amy M. Wetherby, Shubha Kashinath, and Renee Daly Holland - Peer-Mediated Support Interventions
Erik W. Carter, Lynn G. Sisco, and Yun-Ching Chung - Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Richard L. Simpson and Jennifer B. Ganz - Pivotal Response Treatment
Yvonne Bruinsma and Erin K. McNerney - Social Stories
Tiffany L. Hutchins - Video Modeling Applications for Persons with Autism
Tom Buggey - Future Directions
Rebecca J. McCauley and Patricia A. Prelock
Editorial Advisory Board
- Ronald B. Gillam, Ph.D.
- Rebecca J. McCauley, Ph.D.
- Mary Pat Moeller, Ph.D.
- Teresa A. Ukrainetz, Ph.D.
- Susan Ellis Weismer, Ph.D.
- Paul J. Yoder, Ph.D.
- Richard Schiefelbusch, Ph.D.
About the Editors
Patricia A. Prelock, Ph.D.
- Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Vermont (UVM)
- Research interests include collaborative, interdisciplinary practice and treatment of autism.
Rebecca J. McCauley, Ph.D.
- Department of Speech and Hearing Science, The Ohio State University
- Focuses on assessment and treatment of developmental communication disorders, particularly childhood apraxia of speech.
Introduction to Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
This book is intended to introduce readers to a group of interventions focused on communication and social interaction for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).
Background on Intervention Strategies for Communication and Social Interaction
Over the past 15 years, intervention approaches for children with ASDs have evolved. Traditional behavioral interventions have been influential, but recent interest has shifted towards social-pragmatic developmental interventions that emphasize social connections and generalization of skills.
Summary of Evidence-Based Interventions
The National Autism Center's report categorizes interventions by their level of evidence: established and emerging treatments. This book emphasizes effective practices, with detailed descriptions of each intervention's methods, targets, and outcomes.
Characteristics of Each Intervention Reviewed in the Book
| Intervention | National Standards Project rating | Basic principles | Methods | Targets | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies | Emerging | Social-pragmatic | Assessment of partners and environments, meaningful contexts | Enhancement of communication skills | Toddler through adult |
| Discrete trial instruction | Established | Behavioral | Adult-directed, one-to-one | Communication and social skills | 3-21 years |
| Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based (DIR) Model/Floortime | Emerging | Developmental | Family-based, child-directed | Shared attention, intentional communication | 18 months to 9 years |
| Functional communication training | Established | Behavioral | Functional assessment, fading prompts | Replacement of challenging behaviors | 3-21 years |
| Joint attention intervention | Established | Behavioral and developmental | Intensive support | Initiation of joint attention | 3-5 years |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Purpose of This Book
The book critically analyzes treatment approaches to address communication and social interaction challenges faced by individuals with ASDs, presenting empirical evidence for their efficacy.
References
Barlow, D.H., Nock, M.K., & Hersen, M. (2009). Single-case experimental designs: Strategies for studying behavior change. Chambless, D.L. et al. (1998). Update on empirically validated therapies. National Autism Center (2009). National Standards Project—findings and conclusions: Addressing the needs for evidence-based practice guidelines for autism spectrum disorders.