Amy M. Wetherby & Barry M. Prizant, Eds. (2000) 393 Pages
ISBN 978-1557664457

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.
• Support families in their efforts to facilitate their children's development.

Chapters in this volume, written by leading clinical and research authorities in ASDs, will provide readers with an understanding of the principles and philosophies behind clinical and educational practices implemented with children with autism.  Readers will also find 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 yound children with autism.