How can families and professionals evaluate and use online information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Get expert insights in this coffee chat with Rebecca J. McCauley, coeditor of the new edition of Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. McCauley will provide a valuable overview of several reliable online sources where families and professionals can obtain information about the latest research and clinical developments related to topics in ASD. She’ll also offer practical suggestions on how to judge the relative quality of different websites providing this information. Read More
View this slide deck for a comprehensive overview of Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition. This slide deck outlines interior features of the book, describes new content, and highlights resources for faculty. Read More
View this handout to learn what’s new in the second edition of Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Read More
Read this excerpt from Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder to get a preview of chapter one: Introduction to Treatment of Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD). Read More
In 2001, 12 professionals from a variety of disciplines carefully examined 20 years of research on educating young children with autism. The result is the National Academy of Sciences report on Educating Children with Autism, now considered the authoritative text on recommended practices.
The committee of experts”which included Dr. Amy Wetherby, co-author of The SCERTS Model: A Comprehensive Educational Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders–identified a number of critical features characteristic of effective interventions.
Read on to learn how The SCERTS Model a linked assessment and intervention system–aligns with the committee's findings. Read More
Read the excerpt taken from Volume II: Intervention of The SCERTS Model to learn how to link transactional support goals to social communication and emotional regulation goals. In-depth vignettes on diverse children and families illustrate implementation of the model. Read More
