Autistic Spectrum Disorders – Educational and Clinical Interventions: Advances in Special Education

Theoretical aspects; cognitive theories and symptomology of autism, T. Wahlberg; the control theory of autism, T. Wahlberg; autism - neurological implications and the aging process, T. Wahlberg; a case study in the dynamics of autism, T. Wahlberg, S. Jordan; educational considerations; preparing future teachers for students with autistic spectrum disorders, T.A. Mehring, M. Dow; inservice training for educators of individuals with autism, M. Dow, T.A Mehring; developing appropriate curriculum for students with autistic spectrum disorders, J.P. Bakken, S.J. Bock; language development and text comprehension in individuals with autism, T. Wahlberg; autism - multicultural perspectives, T. Taylor Dyches et al; clinical intervention considerations; diagnosis and assessment of autistic spectrum disorders, J.A. Deisinger; counselling issues for parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders, S. Burkhardt with contributions from M.E. Bucci; counselling techniques for individuals with autistic spectrum disorders, M.R. Arthur et al; the role of medication in the management of autistic spectrum disorders, M. Hoover; interview with a high functioning adult with autism, T. Wahlberg, A.F. Rotatori.