Understanding the Role of Stress in Autism The Key to Teaching for Independence
Janice E. Janzen, M. Grace Baron, and June Groden
in Stress and Coping in Autism
This chapter proposes that an understanding of the causes and the effects of stress can help teachers understand the perspective of those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It provides ...
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Scientific Foundations for Research and Practice
M. Grace Baron, Lewis P. Lipsitt, and Matthew S. Goodwin
in Stress and Coping in Autism
This chapter aims to address scientific considerations in the understanding of stress and coping in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), hoping to shed light on, and perhaps ...
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Moderators and Mediators of Treatments for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Matthew D. Lerner and Susan W. White
in Moderators and Mediators of Youth Treatment Outcomes
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) represent chronic and impairing symptoms in the domains of social, communication, and restricted/repetitive behavior. Core social deficits often maintain and ...
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Letter to The Observer: All of Mother
Donald W. Winnicott
in The Collected Works of D. W. Winnicott: Volume 7, 1964 - 1966
Winnicott’s letter to The Observer in response to some readers who had understood his previous letter to The Observer to be implying that Winnicott appeared to blame parents for their child’s autism.
Is Autism a Stress Disorder?: What Studies of Nonautistic Populations Can Tell Us
Kathleen Morgan
in Stress and Coping in Autism
This chapter aims to review the consequences of stress and anxiety for behavior and biology, and to relate those, when appropriate, to behavioral and/or physiological correlates of autism. ...
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Letter to Michael Fordham
Donald W. Winnicott
in The Collected Works of D. W. Winnicott: Volume 7, 1964 - 1966
Winnicott’s letter to Michael Fordham on autism and the difference between communication and interpretation.
Letter to Mrs B. J. Knopf
Donald W. Winnicott
in The Collected Works of D. W. Winnicott: Volume 7, 1964 - 1966
Winnicott’s letter in response to a mother who had taken umbrage at his previous letters to The Observer on autism. Winnicott regrets the confusion and points her in the direction of ...
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Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Recent Advances and Innovations in Assessment, Education, and Intervention
James K. Luiselli (ed.)
The book is intended for professionals and researchers involved in education and intervention with children and youth who have autism spectrum disorder. As an edited volume, the book ...
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Practice Guidelines for Autism Education and Intervention: Historical Perspective and Recent Developments
Raymond G. Romanczyk and Jennifer M. Gillis
in Effective Practices for Children with Autism: Educational and behavior support interventions that work
This chapter discusses practical guidelines for autism education and intervention, historical perspectives and recent developments. It defines practice guidelines and outlines their ...
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Communication and Stress in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Diane Twachtman-Cullen
in Stress and Coping in Autism
This chapter explores the complex, multidimensional relationship between communication and stress in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It is based on the premise that because ...
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Self-Management and Self-Regulation
Mark R. Dixon and Autumn McKeel
in Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Recent Advances and Innovations in Assessment, Education, and Intervention
This chapter clarifies the ambiguity surrounding the term self-management, provides a behaviour analytic conceptualization, and implications for treatment strategy. Priority concerns ...
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Introduction
M. Grace Baron, Lewis P. Lipsitt, June Groden, and Gerald Groden
in Stress and Coping in Autism
This chapter presents an introduction to the title. It outlines why stress is important to the study of autism, individual differences and stress, and foundations for stress, coping and ...
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Stress and Coping among Family Members of Individuals with Autism
Beth A. Glasberg, Megan Martins, and Sandra L. Harris
in Stress and Coping in Autism
This chapter reviews the sources of stress in the lives of family members of children with autism and considers some of the ways these families cope with the stressors they encounter. In ...
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Asperger's Syndrome and Problems Related to Stress
Tony Attwood
in Stress and Coping in Autism
This chapter examines the possible causes of stress for any child, with particular attention to why these potentially stressful situations are more severe and prolonged for children with ...
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The Challenge of Entering Adulthood for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Nicholas W. Gelbar and Daniel T. Volk
in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Clinical Handbook
There is a tremendous amount of variation (heterogeneity) in terms of both symptom presentation and functional ability in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The challenges ...
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Employment Training for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
David W. Test, Debra G. Holzberg, Kelly Clark, Misty Terrell, and Dana E. Rusher
in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Clinical Handbook
Despite legislation to improve post-school outcomes for young adults with autism spectrum disorder, they experience poorer employment outcomes than their peers without disabilities. Data ...
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Supporting Strong Transitions for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Erik W. Carter
in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Clinical Handbook
A principle purpose of special education is to prepare students with disabilities to flourish in adulthood. The constellation of coursework, extracurricular activities, social events, and ...
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Supporting College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Nicholas W. Gelbar
in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Clinical Handbook
College represents an opportunity to move toward independence while also participating in a supportive learning environment. Young adults with ASD are attending college in increasing ...
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Conclusion
Nicholas W. Gelbar
in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Clinical Handbook
Adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders face a multitude of challenges and are experiencing poor life outcomes. This book has summarized the research on practices ...
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Efficacious Treatments for Common Psychiatric Challenges in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Lisa A. Nowinski, Alyssa Milot, Alanna Gold, and Christopher J. McDougle
in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Clinical Handbook
The adolescent period presents a unique and challenging time for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Common psychiatric problems such as mood disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and ...
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