Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders Translating Science into
Children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders at a staggering rate—as many as one in 110, according to some studies. To this sobering statistic add the familiar figures of the toddler disengaged from his peers, the middle schooler shunned in
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Sam Goldstein • Jack A. Naglieri Editors
Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders Translating Science into Practice
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Editors Sam Goldstein Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center Salt Lake City, UT USA
Jack A. Naglieri University of Virginia Centreville, VA USA
ISBN 978-1-4614-5300-0 ISBN 978-1-4614-5301-7 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-5301-7 Springer New York Dordrecht Heidelberg London Library of Congress Control Number: 2012954541 © Springer Science+Business Media New York 2013 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. Exempted from this legal reservation are brief excerpts in connection with reviews or scholarly analysis or material supplied specifically for the purpose of being entered and executed on a computer system, for exclusive use by the purchaser of the work. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the Copyright Law of the Publisher’s location, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Permissions for use may be obtained through RightsLink at the Copyright Clearance Center. Violations are liable to prosecution under the respective Copyright Law. 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. While the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication, neither the authors nor the editors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility for any errors or omissions that may be made. The publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein. Printed on acid-free paper. Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
For all the children with ASD and their families. Thank you for teaching me so much and being so patient as I learned. Sam Goldstein For all those who struggle with the behaviors related to ASD and the professionals who work so diligently to ameliorate its impact. Jack A. Naglieri This volume is dedicated to the memory of Kenneth W. Merrell who passed away at the age of 53, far too young and too soon. At the time of his passing, Dr. Merrell was in the process of completing a chapter for this volume. The chapter was subsequently completed by his colleagues. Ken’s research and scholarly work in social-emotional assessment and interventions has been widely published and has had a significant impact on our understanding of socia
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