Autism Spectrum Disorders in Infants and Toddlers
Subtitle: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment
Contributors: Michael D. Powers (Foreword); Katarzyna Chawarska (Editor); Ami Klin (Editor); Fred R. Volkmar (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: The Guilford Press; Guilford Press
Published: February 28, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 348
ISBN-13: 9781593856496
Subjects: Clinical Psychology; Pediatrics; Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology; Children's Baby - Psychology; Psychology; Autism in children; Infants; Mental health; Toddlers
Description: Leading authorities examine critical research issues and present innovative approaches to assessing social, cognitive, adaptive, communication, and sensory-motor impairments in the first two years of life. Providing a comprehensive discussion of developmental, behavioral, and medical intervention models, the book also addresses ways to support families in coping with an early ASD diagnosis and becoming effective advocates for their children. A special chapter discusses popular but controversial treatments, including how to help families make informed decisions about their use. --from publisher description.