"Introducing the Lifespan Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder-your comprehensive guide to navigating the vast landscape of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treatments with confidence and clarity. In a world filled with hundreds of ASD treatments, it is crucial to distinguish between evidence-based practices and ineffective and potentially harmful pseudoscientific approaches. This authoritative compendium, meticulously curated by recognized experts, bridges the gap between scientific research and practical application in the realms of psychology, education, and medicine. Within its pages, you will find content designed to empower parents, professionals, and anyone interested in the well-being of individuals with ASD. Here is what you can expect from this invaluable resource: Unparalleled Expertise: Discover the most current evidence-based interventions for ASD, carefully evaluated by experts. For Professionals: Professional practitioners will find this handbook indispensable for making informed, ethical decisions about treatment selection. It is a tool designed to help you provide a high standard of care for your clients. For Parents and the General Public: Inclusion of plain-language summaries for ASD interventions ensures accessibility for informed decision-making and program design benefiting multiple individuals. Clear and concise descriptions accompany each treatment approach, presenting essential details and considerations in a reader-friendly format. Guidance for the Future: As the field of ASD research continues to evolve, this handbook also points the way forward, identifying directions for future research and practice. Do not let the complexity of ASD treatment options become an obstacle to effective services and supports. This book is a comprehensive guide for professionals, parents, and the general public by identifying evidence-based treatments for ASD, offering clear descriptions of each approach, and facilitating informed decision-making to ensure effective and ethical ASD interventions"-- Provided by publisher.
In a world filled with hundreds of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) treatments, it is crucial to distinguish between evidence-based practices and ineffective and potentially harmful pseudoscientific approaches. For the former, we know what outcomes to expect, how to deliver procedures with fidelity and, ideally, costs of implementation versus benefits. Unfortunately, many treatments have not been similarly evaluated and the potential for wasted resources and direct harm to patients remains unknown. Interpreting ASD treatment research is complicated by differences in research norms across disciplines, competing theoretical underpinnings, and misleading information available from media sources. Overall, these issues contribute to a gap between the outcomes demonstrated in scientific studies and what is achieved in applied settings (e.g., schools, homes and clinics).
Lifespan Treatment for Autistic Individuals guides professional practitioners in the selection of treatments that are procedurally and ethically best suited for their individual clients. As systematic reviews, authoritative statements, and new practice guidelines continue to emerge but are usually nested within specific disciplines, this meticulously curated volume bridges the gap between scientific research and practical application in the realms of psychology, education, and medicine. Chapter authors detail the application of included treatment approaches by providing a concise description, and essential elements and considerations for each option. Systematically identified treatment approaches are evaluated against EBP standards by recognized experts absent any proprietary or conflicting interests in the treatment. Within these pages, the editors offer content designed to empower a wide range of scholars, practitioners, and other stakeholders interested in enduring positive and efficient treatment outcomes for ASD.
In a world filled with hundreds of ASD treatments, it is crucial to distinguish between evidence-based practices and ineffective and potentially harmful pseudoscientific approaches. Interpreting ASD treatment research is complicated by differences in research norms across disciplines, competing theoretical underpinnings, and misleading information available from media sources. Overall, these issues contribute to a gap between the outcomes demonstrated in scientific studies and what is achieved in applied settings (e.g., schools, homes and clinics). Lifespan Treatment for Autistic Individuals guides professional practitioners in the selection of treatments that are procedurally and ethically best suited for their individual clients.
