Social And Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders Early Identification, Diagnosis, And Intervention

From leading clinical researchers, this volume presents important recent advances in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in very young children. The book is grounded in cutting-edge findings on the social-communication behavior of typically and atypically developing infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The contributors highlight the connections between ASD and specific early social-communication impairments - including problems with joint attention, imitation, and play - with a focus on what clinicians can do to help. Innovative screening and assessment procedures are reviewed, as are evidence-based intervention and prevention strategies. Throughout, attention to both real-world practice and research considerations enhances the book's utility as a clinical reference and text.Charman, Tony is the author of 'Social And Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders Early Identification, Diagnosis, And Intervention', published 2006 under ISBN 9781593852849 and ISBN 1593852843.