{"product_id":"9781118140680","title":"Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 2 Volume Set","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHandbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 2 Volume Set\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFred R. Volkmar | Sally J. Rogers | Rhea Paul | Kevin A. Pelphrey\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Developmental \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe newest edition of the most comprehensive handbook on autism and related disorders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e has been the most influential reference work in the field. The new, updated \u003ci\u003eFourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e includes the changes in the way the disorder is defined  in the DSM5 and ICD-10 that may have profound implications for diagnosis and, by extension, access to services. Along with providing practical clinical advice—including the role of psychopharmacology in treatment—the handbook codifies the ever-expanding current body of research throughout both volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a wealth of information on the epidemiology of autism and the genetic, environmental, biochemical, social, and neuropathological aspects of the disorder\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biological contributions, intervention techniques, as well as legal and social issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ediscusses outcomes in adults with autism spectrum disorders\u003ci\u003e;\u003c\/i\u003e issues and interventions important from infancy through adolescence to adulthood; play development,; and psychopharmacology and medical care in autism and related conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume 2\u003cbr\u003e Focuses on three areas of autism studies:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessment, including screening for autism in young children, diagnostic instruments, clinical evaluation, and behavioral assessment;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterventions for infants and toddlers at risk, treatment models for children and youth with ASD; and Social Policy Perspectives such as supporting independence in the community for individuals with high functioning ASD, supporting the family of people with ASD, and evidence-based psychosocial interventions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolicy and Special topics include autism across cultures, autism in the classroom, alternative treatments, teacher and professional training guidelines, and economic aspects of autism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a comprehensive review of all information presently available about autism and pervasive developmental disorders, this invaluable, two-volume reference work brings readers up to date on the abundance of research conducted and published since the previous edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFred R. Volkmar\u003c\/b\u003e, M.D. is Irving B Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology at the Yale Child Study Center where he directs the autism research program. He is an associate editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Autism\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Journal of Psychiatry\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of several hundred scientific papers and chapters as well as a number of books including \u003ci\u003eA Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Teacher and Family Members Needs to Know\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhea Paul\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, CCC-SLP, is Founding Director of the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Sacred Heart University, an affiliate at Haskins Laboratories, Editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research\u003c\/i\u003e, and Past President of the Connecticut Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. She has been Principal Investigator on research projects on language disorders and autism funded by many associations, including the National Institute of Child Health and Development. She received the 2010 Inaugural Ritvo\/Slifka Innovative Clinical Research Award from the International Society for Autism Research and has been a Fellow of the American-Speech-Language Hearing Association since 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSally J. Rogers\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute. Her clinical interests include early intervention for children with autism and social skills groups for autistic adults. She serves on the editorial board of many publications, including the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin A. Pelphrey\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., is the Harris Associate Professor of Child Psychiatry and director of the Child Neuroscience Laboratory at the Yale Child Study Center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 March 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118140680\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1312\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378429784204,"sku":"9781118140680","price":320.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118140680_e7b2ec5b-8e05-4129-a8e1-47cb691e9785.jpg?v=1780159046","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118140680","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}