Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

By: Brian Reichow (Editor), James C. McPartland (Editor), Fred R. Volkmar (Editor)

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Paperback | 23 August 2016

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The research on children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is extensive and growing. Although these conditions are recognized as affecting the entire lifespan, the literature on ASD after childhood is limited and has not been brought together in a single volume in over a decade.

Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders fills this knowledge gap by focusing on needs and difficulties unique to these stages of development. Expert contributors offer cogent reviews of complex issues, from education to employment, leisure activities to illegal behaviors, mental health issues to medical health concerns. The latest findings in key areas, such as psychosocial and residential treatments, social skills programs, epidemiology, the impact of ASD on families, are examined in detail. Throughout the volume, coverage focuses on areas requiring improved models of assessment, updated data, new interventions and increased support services.

Industry Reviews

"The group of authors in this book came together from several countries and states to bring a wealth of information about what is known, what has been done and what has yet to pass. ... this book is one that should be adopted by families, practitioners and researchers as well as research foundations. This book expose and open a discussion on pivotal, transitional and turning points of people on the spectrum." (Oren Shtayermman, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, February, 2017)

"'Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders' ... gathers the best recent information to guide families coping with this challenge. ... For families hoping to ease their autism spectrum disorder child's transition to adulthood, the book has a chapter outlining how comprehensive assessment of young adults with autism spectrum disorder can help. ... book presents evidence for optimism that ... better solutions to help children with the disorder grow to adulthood will help them and their families lead satisfying lives." (Donna Alvarado, Los Altos Town Crier, losaltosonline.com, June, 2016)

"This volume reflects an excellent core goal, to attempt to bridge what is known and what is still needed to be known about how to support and guide later development in persons with ASD, from adolescence through senescence. ... The editors and authors of this volume are to be commended; they have grappled well with where things situate." (Scott J. Hunter, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 60 (8), February, 2015)

"This is an extensive literature review that provides a good understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adolescents and adults. ... It is appropriate for clinicians involved in the assessment and treatment of adults and adolescents with ASD. It is also a great source of information for anyone who wants to a better understanding of ASD. ... I would recommend it to anyone dealing with adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder." (Laura Gavanescu, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2014)

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