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Autism Spectrum Disorders from Theory to Practice
Assessment and Intervention Tools Across the Lifespan
Belinda Daughrity (Author), Ashley Wiley Johnson (Author)
9781119819561, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 15 December 2022
352 pages
24.1 x 16.8 x 1.8 cm, 0.635 kg
Autism Spectrum Disorders from Theory to Practice Apply the latest ASD theory to assessment and intervention in real-world clinical environments In Autism Spectrum Disorders from Theory to Practice, a team of experienced interventionists deliver a practical application of modern theory regarding autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to common, real-world clinical situations. Hands-on guidance is paired with advice on culturally appropriate and responsive practices informed by professionals who collectively have over 40 years of combined speech pathology experience. The work of special contributors like Dr. Pamela Wiley, who is the Founder and President of the Los Angeles Speech and Language Therapy Center, appears alongside evidence-based ASD intervention instruction that draws from the latest studies and from the authors’ assessments and interventions with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds. When combined with the reader’s own professional competence, clinical experiences, and continuing education, this book is a powerful resource that will improve patient outcomes. Autism Spectrum Disorders readers will also find: Autism Spectrum Disorders from Theory to Practice is a useful reference for new and experienced practitioners in the field of autism research, speech-language pathologists, developmental psychologists, adapted physical education teachers, professors, and those affected by ASD in their everyday life.
About the Authors xi Introduction xiii Chapter 1 Historical Perspectives of Autism Spectrum Disorder 1 Clinical Consideration 5 Clinical Anecdote 6 A Neurodevelopmental Disorder: Autism and the Brain 6 The Clinical Team: Who and What 7 Neurodiversity 9 Summary 13 Reflections Along the Path 14 Test Questions 15 References 16 Further Readings 17 Chapter 2 Indications for Assessment 19 Autism and Assessment of Culturally, Linguistically Diverse Populations 21 Differential Diagnosis 23 Diagnoses Other than Autism 23 Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Team 24 Assessment Tools 26 Autism Specific Formal Screeners and Evaluations 26 Holistic Formal Assessment 27 Informal Assessment 28 The Gender Disparity 29 Comorbidity 30 Clinical Application 32 Caregiver Counseling 34 Goal Setting 37 What Is a SMART Goal? 37 Summary 39 Test Questions 39 References 40 Further Readings 43 Chapter 3 Identifying Social Communication Challenges 45 A Note on Cultural Variation 48 Nonverbal Social Communication Challenges 50 Joint Attention 50 Eye Contact 51 Clinical Application 52 Gestures 52 Facial Expressions and Body Language 54 Clinical Application 54 Verbal Social Communication Challenges 55 Tone and Suprasegmental Speech 56 Conversation and Topic Maintenance 56 Executive Function 59 Social Reciprocity and Rapport 60 Obtaining Firsthand Reports 61 Clinical Relevance 61 Reporting on Social Communication Challenges in your Diagnostic Report 62 Including Social Communication Strengths 62 Summary 69 Test Questions 71 References 72 Further Readings 75 Chapter 4 Early Intervention and Autism 77 Understanding Neurotypical Development 78 Considering Neurotypical Development 79 Family Involvement 82 Strategies to Promote Parent Engagement 83 Evidence- Based Approaches 84 Importance of Connection 87 Importance of Playfulness 90 Organization In Therapy 93 Environmental Arrangement 93 The Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration 96 Summary 97 Test Questions 99 References 100 Further Readings 102 Chapter 5 School- Age Children Part One: Early Years 103 Transition to School 104 Pre Diagnosis 104 Obtaining a Diagnosis 104 Individualized Family Service Plan 105 Individual Education Plan (IEP) 105 Determining an Appropriate Education Setting 106 Goal Setting 108 Behavioral Supports for Children with Autism in the Classroom 108 Classroom Accommodations 109 Behavioral Shaping Supports 110 Lesson Plans 119 Common School Day Challenges 124 Recess 124 How Can Interventionists Support Children with ASD During Recess? 125 Potential Goals and Interventions 125 What Might This Look Like in Clinical Practice? 126 Transitions 126 How Can Interventionists Support Children with ASD? 126 Potential Goals and Interventions 128 What Might This Look Like in Practice? 128 Literacy Tasks 129 Group Work 130 How Can Interventionists Support Children with ASD? 130 Potential Goals and Interventions 130 What Might This Look Like in Practice? 131 Independent Tasks 132 How Can Interventionists Support Children with ASD? 132 Potential Goals and Interventions 132 What Might This Look Like in Practice? 133 A Note on Supporting Classroom Needs 133 Summary 134 Test Questions 136 References 136 Chapter 6 School- Aged Children Part Two: The Later Years 139 Parents and the Adolescent Revolution 141 Setting the Tone for Success 141 Video Modeling and Autism Spectrum Disorder 145 Adolescence and Pragmatic Considerations 149 Top Adolescent Social Skills Concerns and Solutions 152 Developing Social Targets 154 Neurodiversity Considerations 154 Common Social Targets for Adolescents with Autism 155 Relationships, Gender, and Sex 158 Adolescent Girls and Menstruation 159 Engaging Community 160 Summary 161 Test Questions 163 True or false? 163 References 164 Further Readings 166 Chapter 7 Autism and Adulthood 167 Introduction 167 Autism, Adults, and Current Knowledge 169 My Journey with Autism 175 Client Profile 1 176 Client Profile 2 176 Client Profile 3 176 The Process of Strengthening: Parent Perspectives 177 Centered on Transition 178 Adults And Cultural Considerations 179 Autism Is a Label: It Does Not Define Your Potential 179 The Importance of Environment 181 Shifting Mindset from Job to Meaningful Employment 182 Evidence- Based Approaches 183 Core Treatment Areas 184 Our Collective Rewards 192 Summary 193 Test Questions 197 References 197 Further Readings 201 Chapter 8 Autism and Echolalia 203 Echolalia 101 203 Stages of Gestalt Language Acquisition 206 Types of Echolalia 207 Considering Functionality 208 Interactional (Fully Functional) Echolalia 209 Non- Interactional (Limited Functionality) Echolalia 209 Therapeutic Action Plan 210 Working to be Direct 211 Teaching a Client to Pause 213 Bringing Reality and Relevance to Echolalic Production 215 Jumping into Character 216 Summary 218 Test Questions 220 References 221 Further Readings 223 Chapter 9 Autism and Social Justice 225 Cultural Competence and Autism Spectrum Disorder 226 The Intersection of Social Justice and Autism 231 Access to Services as a Social Justice Issue 232 How Can Clinicians Make a Difference for Clients? 233 Understanding Others’ Perspectives and Nonverbal Cues 233 Making Predictions 233 Following Directions 234 Social Skills Groups 235 Hard Truths: Cases to Explore 235 When Individuals with Autism Encounter Law Enforcement 238 Summary 239 Test Questions 239 References 239 Further Readings 241 Chapter 10 Autism and Augmentative and Alternative Communication 243 Nonverbal and Minimally Verbal Clients With Autism 244 Types of Augmentative and Alternative Communication 245 High- Tech Options 245 Low and No Tech Options 245 Intervention Suggestions 249 Introducing Augmentative and Alternative Communication 250 Caregiver Buy- in and Cultural Considerations 251 Intervention Considerations 252 Incorporating Peer Models 255 Environmental Arrangement 255 Summary 259 Test Questions 261 References 262 Further Readings 264 Chapter 11 Scope of Practice Considerations and Service Delivery Models 265 Communication Consideration 267 Service Delivery Models 268 Training Programs 268 Mediated Intervention Approaches 269 Individual or Group Services 270 Intervention Setting 272 Pull- Out Services 273 Push- In Services 273 Seven Steps for Successful Collaboration in the School Setting 274 In- Home Services 275 Telepractice 277 Tips for Engaging Clients with Autism in Telepractice 280 More Practical Intervention Suggestions 280 Hybrid Approach 281 Summary 281 Test Questions 283 References 284 Further Readings 287 Chapter 12 Autism and the Parent: Reaching Across the Table 289 The Role of Disparity 289 The Role of Mental Health 293 Cultural Considerations 295 Autism and Cultural Experience 297 African- American, Black 297 Asian- American 298 Hispanic 298 Creating Opportunities to Provide Knowledge 299 Sample Key 301 Methods of Treatment 302 Questions and Sharing Growth and Experiences 305 Engaging Parents in the Group Setting 305 Caregiver Centered Evidence- Based Approaches 307 Shifting Parent Perspectives: Creating a Winning Mentality 308 Summary 309 Final Reflection 311 Test Questions 311 References 313 Further Readings 316 Glossary 317 Answers to Test Questions 321 Index 327
Subject Areas: Other branches of medicine [MM]
