The fourth edition of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Identification, Education, and Treatment continues the mission of its predecessors: to present a comprehensive, readable, and up-to-date overview of the field of autism; one that links research, theory, and practice in ways that are accessible to students, practitioners, and parents. During the last decade, autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have emerged as the fastest growing developmental disability, and, in response to the dramatic increase in diagnoses, diagnostic criteria in the newly published DSM-5 are significantly different than they were in the DSM IV-R.
The structure, content, and format of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4th Edition have been revised to accommodate changes in the field and to illuminate the current state of the art in the study of autism. New information on early identification, transition education from adolescence through to adulthood, neurobiological research, and technology-based solutions is included.
"The fourth edition of this widely used textbook on autism provides significant new improvements and updates, making it a must-read by everyone working in this field. Using a research-to-practice approach, the new edition includes an updated discussion of practices in transition, employment, and technology usage. The range of topics covered and the expertise of the contributing authors make this edition an exceptional volume for anyone interested in persons on the autism spectrum."
--Robert A. Stodden, Professor Emeritus and Founding Director of the Center on Disability Studies at University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA
"This book is a comprehensive resource for educators, researchers and other practitioners in the field of autism. The editors assembled an impressive array of experts and the result is an accessible, evidence-based, and well-organized guide to best practices for students with autism. I highly recommend it to my colleagues and students."
--J. David Smith, Professor Emeritus at University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Visiting Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA
'This text is definitely worth the read for any health care professional working in this field, particularly given the current research, which is highlighted throughout. In this fourth edition, the editors succeed in accomplishing their stated mission:to present a comprehensive, readable and up-to-date overview of the field of autism.'
- Karen Butler, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therepy
