Here's How to Provide Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Balanced Approach

Here's How to Provide Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is a timely resource for speech-language pathologists working with children on the autism spectrum as well as graduate students preparing to work with this demographic. The authors outline a clear explanation of autism spectrum disorder according to the new DSM-5, showing how it affects communication, socialization, behavior, and learning. Furthermore, they review evidence-based practices and provide tools for instructional strategies. This book doesn't set out to provide a recipe for therapy; rather, guidelines to follow and individualize for each patient.

The video clips on the accompanying DVD allow for multimedia, multisensory learning and provide models for clinicians. The DVD also includes practical applications for the clinical setting derived from research and experience. View a sample video here.

Reviews

"This is a practical guide to providing intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder. Written in a clear and accessible style, it is packed full of useful ideas, tips and advice. The layout and design of the book means you can pick it up at any stage and find helpful information without the need for any prior reading. 

Every chapter provides case studies so you can clearly envisage the application of described strategies. However, what makes this resource truly unique is the supplementary DVD. It includes four case studies of children with varying needs. Not only are there video examples showing how to implement therapy ideas, there are also visual resources such as social stories included as Word/PowerPoint documents that can be adapted to suit a client's needs."
—Samia Malik, SLT, Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (2014)

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Introduction
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Cognitive Characteristics and Learning Styles of Individuals with ASD
Summary: How Does the SLP Fit into the ASD Puzzle?
Learning Tool
Useful Websites
References

Chapter 2 Understanding Behavior

Introduction
What Is Behavior?
Learning Styles, Stress, and Behavior: What's the Connection?
Positive Behavior Support (PBS): What All SLPs Need to Know
Summary
Learning Tool
References

Chapter 3 Assessment

Introduction
Early Identification
Understanding Multidisciplinary Assessments
Assessment of Children with ASD: General Considerations
Designing a Comprehensive Social Communication Assessment
Resources: Speech Language Assessments Helpful for Use with ASD
Informational Story
Learning Tool
References

Chapter 4 Intervention Basics

Introduction
Creating Meaningful Goals
Effective Intervention: Key Concepts
How to Select the Best Evidence-Based Practice Approach
Summary: Ten Basic Intervention Tips to Remember
Learning Tool
References

Chapter 5 Interpersonal Communication

Introduction
The SLP's Role as a Social Communication Interpreter
Emerging Communicators
Early Communicators
Conversational Communicators
Summary
Learning Tool
References

Chapter 6 Communication for Learning

Introduction
Instructional Discourse
Literacy Development in Children with ASD
Integrated Language and Literacy Intervention
Accommodations and Modifications
Summary
Learning Tool
References

Chapter 7 Bringing It All Together: Application and Video Examples

Introduction
Case Study A: F. G.
Case Study B: A. H.
Case Study C: C. S.
Case Study D: M. S.
Summary

Index