Clinical Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders

447 Pages·2008·3.22 MB·English

by  Johnny L. Matson

Clinical Assessment and
Intervention for
Autism Spectrum
Disorders
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Clinical Assessment
and Intervention for
Autism Spectrum
Disorders
Edited by
Johnny L. Matson
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Contents
Preface XIII
Contributors XV
I
PART
Introduction
1
Assessment and Intervention in Autism:
an Historical Perspective
Amanda L. Richdale and Kimberly A. Schreck
Introduction 3
Autism and Asperger’s Disorder: Historical Aspects 4
The Historical Development of Standard Diagnostic Criteria 8
Historical Aspects of Assessing ASDs 10
Autism Treatment 15
Conclusion 24
References 24
2
Evidence-Based Practice for Autism
Spectrum Disorders
Mary Jane Weiss, Kate Fiske,
and Suzannah Ferraioli
Introduction 33
Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Overview 34
Guidelines for Consumers of Treatments for Individuals with Autism 35
Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders 40
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vi
Contents
Conclusion: Non-Behavioral Treatments 53
Summary and Future Directions 53
References 57
3
Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Lifespan
Perspective
Linda A. LeBlanc, Andrew R. Riley and Tina R. Goldsmith
Introduction 65
Lifespan Theories 66
Outcomes Across the Lifespan 67
Adolescence 68
Adulthood: Transition Planning 74
Adulthood: Ongoing Functional Supports 75
Conclusions and Areas for Future Research 80
References 81
II
PART
Assessment
4
Differential Diagnosis
Marie S. Nebel-Schwalm and Johnny L. Matson
Introduction 91
Etiology 92
Genetic 92
Neurobiological 93
Immunological 93
Perinatal 94
MMR Vaccinations 95
Summary 95
Prevalence and Incidence 95
Lifespan Development 96
Differential Diagnoses within the Spectrum 97
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Contents
Comorbid Psychopathology and Differential Diagnoses 99
Intellectual Disabilities 100
Language Disorders 101
Sleep Problems 101
Feeding Problems 102
Elimination Disorders 103
Tics and Tourette’s Syndrome 103
Anxiety Disorders 104
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder 106
Summary 109
Autism Spectrum Disorders Assessment Measures 109
Conclusions 118
References 119
5
Assessment of Challenging Behaviors
in People with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Peter Sturmey, Laura Seiverling, and John Ward-Horner
Introduction 131
Functions of Assessment 134
Assessment of Topography 136
Assessment of Function 138
Aggression, Tantrums, and Related Behavior 140
Restrictive Intervention Procedures and Assessment 145
Stereotypy 147
Eating Problems 149
Psychiatric Disorders and Challenging Behaviors 154
Conclusions and Practitioner Recommendations 156
References 156
6
Communication and Social Skills Assessment
Jeff Sigafoos, Ralf W. Schlosser, Vanessa A. Green,
Mark O’reilly, and Giulio E. Lancioni
Introduction 165
Defining Communication and Social Skills 168
Theoretical Conceptualizations of Communication and Social Skills 172
Classifying Communication and Social Skills 175
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Contents
Purposes of Assessment 176
Assessment Procedures 181
Reliability and Validity 186
Summary and Conclusion 188
References 188
7
Assessment of Independent Living/Adaptive
Skills
Naomi Swiezy, Melissa Stuart, Patricia Korzekwa,
and Stacie Pozdol
Introduction 193
Home-Based or Parent/Caregiver-Report Assessments 197
School-Based or Teacher-Report Assessments 202
Clinic-Based or Clinician-Report Assessments 207
Self-Report Assessments 211
Summary and Conclusions 212
Acknowledgments 215
References 215
8
Pharmacology Effects and Side Effects
Luc Lecavalier and Kenneth Gadow
Introduction 221
General Considerations 222
Behavioral and Emotional Problems in People with ASD 231
Dimensional Rating Scales 232
Prevalence of Drug Therapy 235
Measures of Therapeutic Improvement 237
Measures of Adverse Events 248
Summary 251
References 252
Appendix A: Side Effects Review Form Used in
Risperidone Study (RUPP, 2005) 260
Appendix B: Side Effects Review Form Used in
Methylphenidate Study (RUPP, 2002) 262
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Contents
III
PART
Interventions
9
Challenging Behaviors
Oliver C. Mudford, Angela M. Arnold-Saritepe,
Katrina J. Phillips, Janine Maari Locke, I-Chen Sharon Ho,
and Sarah Ann Taylor
Introduction 267
What is Challenging Behavior? 268
Prevalence of Challenging Behaviors in Autistic Spectrum
Disorders (ASDs) 268
Chronicity of Challenging Behaviors and Effects on Carers 270
Approaches to Intervention 271
Functional Assessment Methods 274
Behavioral Interventions Selected by Maintaining Function 276
Challenging Behavior Maintained by Positive Reinforcement 278
Challenging Behavior Maintained by Negative Reinforcement 281
Challenging Behavior Maintained by Automatic Reinforcement 284
Concluding Summary and Recommendations 289
References 291
10
Communication Intervention for Children
With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Ralf W. Schlosser and Jeff Sigafoos
Introduction 299
Methods 300
Speech-Based Interventions 301
Milieu-Based Interventions 303
Communication Partner Interventions 304
Social Interaction Interventions 304
AAC Interventions 306
Introducing Speech Generating Devices 309