Autism : Books & eBooks

Provides readers with a comprehensive and accessible understanding of current research and evidence-based practices in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), linking research, theory, and practice. Includes chapters on trauma and co-morbidity, current trends in autism research, social media, neurodiversity, and aging in people with ASD. Also features updated content on international contexts and culturally sustaining and relevant practices.

A practical guide to implementing the Intensive Interaction Approach in a school setting, providing essential technical support to teachers and practitioners who want to embed it into their classroom practice. Geared mainly toward supporting children with communication and social communication difficulties arising from autism or learning issues.

Containing real-life stories and everyday problem-solving ideas, provides parents the facts they need about high-functioning autism spectrum disorder, including Asperger syndrome.

Temple Grandin's personal account of living with autism and her extraordinary gift of animal empathy.

A practical manual and ongoing professional resource for frontline staff undergoing training to become Registered Behavior Technicians.

Explores how and why autistic people get caught up in the criminal justice system, delving into what steps can be taken to prevent them from committing crimes and what should be done to ensure their fair and appropriate treatment if they are charged with a crime.

A succinct, definitive, and up-to-date guide to current research in the field and its impact on assessment and treatment.

An overview of autism spectrum disorder. Describes therapies and drug treatments that can modulate symptoms, and address some of the health complications of the disorder. Presents new autism spectrum disorder biomarkers that can be used for better diagnosis, and explores the hopeful prospect of personalized medicine for the condition.

Combining lived experience with professional expertise, this clear and accessible guide will provide an understanding of autism and PTSD with support and direction for autistic adults processing trauma and those involved in their care.

Features contributions from dozens of experts who review the latest research on the causes, assessment, and most effective treatments of autism and more.

Covers autism spectrum disorder from a diagnostic and etiological point of view as well as co-morbidity and overlap with other conditions. Also examines monocyte cytokine profiles and catecholamines in ASD, genetic studies of autism, treatments, and controversial issues.