Interventions for Autism

Phil Reed is Professor of Psychology at Swansea University, UK. A leading authority on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), he edited the book Behavioral Theories and Interventions for Autism (2009) and has published more than 190 papers on ASD, behaviour analysis, learning and memory, and schizophrenia. Professor Reed has served on the editorial boards of several journals in his field, and has also held posts in the UK’s Department for Education (Special Educational Needs), the Department of Health, and was a member of the Children in Wales Policy Council.

• Acknowledgements viii1 Autism Spectrum Disorders – What is the Problem? 12 Autism Spectrum Disorders 223 The Relationship of Theory and Interventions for ASD 444 Behavioural Approaches to ASD 635 Evaluation of Comprehensive Behavioural Interventions 886 Child Predictors for Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention Outcomes 1137 Teaching Environment Modification Techniques 1338 Developmental and Parent]Mediated Treatment Models 1549 Outcome]Effectiveness for Developmental and Parent-Mediated Treatment Models 17510 Sensory and Physical Stimulation Treatments 20111 Eclectic Interventions 22312 Inclusive or Special Education 26113 Interventions – What is Known about What Works? 282References 301Index 351