Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Transactional Developmental Perspective (Communication and Language Intervention Series) (Hardcover)

by Amy M. Wetherby (Author, Editor), Barry M. (Editor), Ph.D. Prizant (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"This is an autism book with a difference: transactional and developmental are the key words....What a pleasure to read a sensible book that could actually make a difference to such children's lives."

Product Description
This cross-disciplinary reference offers a thorough overview of the communication, language, social, and behavioral issues characteristic of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Based on meticulous research of the core areas of ASD - communication, socialization, emotional regulation, and symbolic development - the authors offer practical guidelines for intervention designed for children with autism and their families. In this comprehensive book, speech-language pathologists, clinicians, early interventionists, psychologists, and educators learn how to: understand and address the social and communication challenges experienced by children with autism; enhance assessment and intervention methods; and support families in their efforts to facilitate their children's development. Chapters in this volume, written by leading clinical and research authorities in ASD, will allow readers to understand the principles and philosophies behind clinical and educational practices implemented with children with autism. Readers will also encounter guidelines to use when making critical assessment and intervention decisions to create more natural, child-centered supports. All professionals will learn how to improve their educational and developmental supports for young children with autism.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 422 pages
• Publisher: Paul H Brookes Pub Co; 1 edition (May 31, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557664455
• ISBN-13: 978-1557664457
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #468,711 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Densed , March 9, 2007

By	J. K. Lo - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a great resource book. However, the material and the content is soooooo densed which makes comprehension of the material difficult at times.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Job!, March 20, 2009

By	Joshua Johnson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The seller provided the book on time with no additional fees or false promises. All was as he said. Thank you!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Read only if you are new to autism, May 25, 2007

By	D. Huff - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While autism is realitively new, if one has a solid foundation about autism, this book really doesn't have much solid meat. It is a book of condensed articles.