Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This book examines early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) programs for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It analyzes current research on early intervention (EI) and explains the importance of accurate, timely detection of ASD in
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Russell Lang Terry B. Hancock Nirbhay N. Singh Editors
Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health
Series Editor Nirbhay N. Singh Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior Medical College of Georgia Augusta University Augusta, USA
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Russell Lang • Terry B. Hancock Nirbhay N. Singh Editors
Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Editors Russell Lang Texas State University Clinic for Autism Research Evaluation and Support San Marcos, TX, USA
Terry B. Hancock Texas State University Clinic for Autism Research Evaluation and Support San Marcos, TX, USA
Nirbhay N. Singh Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior Medical College of Georgia Augusta University Augusta, GA, USA
ISSN 2366-6013 ISSN 2366-6021 (electronic) Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health ISBN 978-3-319-30923-1 ISBN 978-3-319-30925-5 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-30925-5 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016938681 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
For our children and grandchildren: Emerson Lang, Lindsey Hancock Williamson, William Hancock, Hunter Hancock, McClain Williamson, Ashvind Singh, Subhashni Joy, Astarko Joy, Priya Joy, Anicca Adkins Singh, Pierce Adkins Singh, and all of the other children and families who have taught us so much
Preface
A number of interventions designed to ameliorate the cognitive, social, language, and other behavioral deficits present in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been developed over the past 50 years. These interventions tend to be most effective when they are early, intensive, and behavioral. Understandably, parents of children with ASD, prac
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