Autism Spectrum Disorders : Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth

Acknowledgments Introduction About the Authors 1. Interpersonal Relationship Interventions and Treatments Holding Therapy Gentle Teaching Option Method (Son-Rise Program) Developmental, Individual-Difference Relationship-Based Model (Floor Time) Play-Oriented Strategies Pet/Animal Therapy Rationship Development Intervention (RDI) 2. Skill-Based Interventions and Treatments Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Incidental Teaching Facilitated Communication Augmentative and Alternative Communication Assistive Technology van Dijk Curricular Approach Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) Joint Action Routines (JARs) Fast ForWord® Pivotal Response Training Structured Teaching (TEACCH) 3. Cognitive Interventions Cognitive Behavioral Modification Cognitive Learning Strategies Cognitive Scripts Social Stories Power Cards Cartooning Social Decision-Making Strategies Learning Experiences: An Alternative Program for Preschoolers and Parents (LEAP) 4. Physiological/Biological/Neurological Treatments and Interventions Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome: Irlen Lenses Sensory Integration Auditory Integration Training Mercury: Vaccination and Autism Candida: Autism Connection Gluten-Casein Intolerance Megavitamin Therapy Feingold Diet, Herb, Mineral and Other Supplements Pharmacology 5. Other Treatments and Interventions Art Therapy Music Therapy