Interventions for Autism - 9780470669921

Suggesting which treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder work best in certain circumstances, this book is a must-read for people who have been working for some time in the field, as well as those wishing to acquire an overall and correct view of the issue.' Professor Roberto Truzoli, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science `Luigi Sacco', University of Milan, Italy

Phil Reed provides a thoroughly comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders from diagnosis and prevalence to interventions and outcomes. Comparative research is provided and summarized cohesively throughout the text for each of the topics discussed. The evidence is presented through both an educational and clinical lens, which makes the book uniquely important for university professors preparing teachers, clinicians and practitioners alike. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the history, current status and potential for effective interventions to improve outcomes for those diagnosed with ASD as well as their families.' Dolleen-Day Keohane, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Education, Nicholls State University, USA

This much-needed review of the latest empirical research into teaching interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) provides an up-to-date account of research results from pre-school to secondary school level. The author translates evaluative academic research into practical guidance for readers who are education practitioners rather than scholars. In doing so, he provides access to a wealth of new knowledge about ASD -- information that is often slow to filter down to those in the front line of designing and delivering educational and clinical services.

The book reviews data from studies of the effectiveness of diverse teaching approaches, and explores how this information might improve education and clinical practice. The author draws on his wide experience in academic scholarship and public service to suggest ways in which the research covered may affect local authority policy decisions on special education provision. Shaping academic research into useful guidance, this book puts knowledge into the hands of those who need it most -- the professionals helping young people with ASD to overcome their disadvantages and fulfil their potential.