International handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders

Section 1: Overview

History and Evolution of the Autism Spectrum Disorders; J.K. Irwin, J. MacSween, K.A. Kerns

Diagnostic Systems; C.L. Gillberg

Prevalence and the Controversy; C.A. Campbell, S. Davarya, M. Elsabbagh, L. Madden, E. Fombonne

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability; L. Lecavalier, A.V. Snow, M. Norris

Psychiatric Disorders in People with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Phenomenology and Recognition; S.B. Helverschou, T.L. Bakken, H. Martinsen

Section 2: Nosology and Etiology

The Genetics of Autism; D.K. Sokol, D.K. Lahiri

Behavioral, Biopsychosocial, and Cognitive Models of Autism Spectrum Disorders; S.E. Lind and D.M. Williams

Nosology and Theories of Repetitive and Restricted Behaviors and Interests; E. Gal

Emotional Cognition: Theory of Mind and Face Recognition; N. Nader-Grosbois, J.M. Day

Developmental Issues and Milestones; A. Thurm, S. Bishop, S. Shumway

Sensory Processing and Motor Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders; C.L. Hilton

Section 3: Assessment

Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorders; D.R. Dixon, D. Granpeesheh, J. Tarbox, M.N. Smith

Diagnostic Instruments for the Core Features of ASD; J.A. Worley, J.L. Matson

Assessment of Rituals and Stereotypy; O. Healy, G. Leader

Assessing Challenging Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Prevalence, Rating Scales and Autonomic Indicators; I.L. Cohen, J.H. Yoo, M.S. Goodwin, L. Moskowitz

Functional Behavioral Assessment and Analysis; J. Ward-Horner, L.J. Seiverling, P. Sturmey

Assessment of Co-morbid Psychopathology; L. Underwood, J. McCarthy, E. Tsakanikos

Identifying Moderators of Treatment Outcome for Children with Autism; L. Schreibman, S. Dufek, A.B. Cunnigham

Identifying Fad Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Promoting Effective Treatment; J.E. Tuzikow, S. Holburn

Intensive Early Intervention; S. Eikeseth

Teaching Adaptive and Social Skills to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders; K. Thomson, K. Walters, G.L. Martin, C.T. Yu

Functional Skill Replacement Training; N. Naoi

Verbal Behavior and Communication Training; T.S. Higbee, T.P. Sellers

Training Children with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder to Comply with Health Care Procedures: Theory and Research; A.J. Cuvo

Physically Active Living for Individuals with ASD: Intervention Strategies to Promote the Acquisition of Movement Skills; K.L. Staples, G. Reid, K. Pushkarenko, S. Crawford

Aggression, Tantrums, and Other Externally Driven Challenging Behaviors; N.N. Singh, G.E. Lancioni, A.S.W. Winton, J. Singh

Self-Injurious Behavior: I. Overview and Behavioral Interventions; F. Furniss, A.B. Biswas, B. Bezilla, A. Jones

Self-Injurious Behavior: II. Pharmacological and Integrated Treatments; F. Furniss, A.B. Biswas, B. Bezilla, A. Jones

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Comorbid Psychopathology and Treatment; S. Mohiuddin, S. Bobak, D. Gih, M. Ghaziuddin

Rituals, Stereotypies, and Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior; J.E. Ringdahl

Interventions to Treat Feeding Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Comprehensive Review; L. Seiverling, K. Williams, J. Ward-Horner, P. Sturmey

Training Staff and Parents: Evidence-Based Approaches; D.H. Reid, W.H. Fitch

Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders; S. Mahan, A.M. Kozlowski.