Handbook of Interdisciplinary Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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This handbook examines the medical and therapeutic needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the effectiveness of treatments that are delivered through interdisciplinary teams. It analyzes the impact of interdisciplinary teams on assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and implementation and explores how evidence-based treatments can be developed and implemented. Chapters describe the wide-ranging effects of ASD and the challenges individuals and their family members face when seeking treatment. In addition, chapters provide an overview of the comorbidities and related disorders that often accompany ASD, including neurodevelopmental disorders, medical and behavioral problems, and psychopathology. The handbook also discusses the critical importance of caregivers in the treatment team as experts in their child’s strengths, problem areas, and functioning. Topics featured in this handbook include: Legal considerations in interdisciplinary treatments. Ethical considerations in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary teams. Evidence-based interdisciplinary treatment and evaluation considerations. The role of primary care physicians and subspecialty pediatricians within interdisciplinary teams. The impact of school psychologists related to assessment and intervention development. Vocational interventions that promote independence in individuals with ASD. The Handbook of Interdisciplinary Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder is a must-have resource for researchers, clinicians and professionals, and graduate students across such interrelated disciplines as clinical child, school, and developmental psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, social work, rehabilitation medicine/therapy, pediatrics, and special education. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Interdisciplinary Teams and Autism Spectrum Disorder (Michelle S. LeMay, Robert D. Rieske, Samantha Johnston)....Pages 1-8 Evidenced-Based Practices (Costanza Colombi, Giacomo Vivanti, Sally Rogers)....Pages 9-28 Comorbidity and the Need for Interdisciplinary Treatments (Johnny L. Matson, Claire O. Burns)....Pages 29-47 Ethical Considerations in Interdisciplinary Treatments (David J. Cox)....Pages 49-61 Legal Considerations in Interdisciplinary Treatments (Maria C. McGinley)....Pages 63-87 Interdisciplinary Diagnostic Evaluations (Brett A. Enneking, Anna C. Merrill, Elesia N. Hines, Christine M. Raches, Kelly A. Rostin, Rebecca H. McNally Keehn)....Pages 89-110 Applied Behavior Analysis and Related Treatments (Heidi R. Fisher, Cynthia L. Pierre, Noha F. Minshawi, Jill C. Fodstad)....Pages 111-129 Interdisciplinary Treatment for Pediatric Feeding Disorders (Cy Nadler, Laura Slosky, Christina Low Kapalu, Brenda Sitzmann)....Pages 131-150 Interdisciplinary Treatment for Pediatric Elimination Disorders (Christina Low Kapalu, Cy Nadler, Natalie Brei, Laura Slosky)....Pages 151-172 Development of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (Christine M. Raches, Rebecca Mc Nally Keehn, Jill C. Fodstad, Noha F. Minshawi)....Pages 173-188 Psychology (Lindsey W. Williams, Hillary H. Bush, Lauren Fishbein)....Pages 189-206 Primary Care Physicians/Subspecialty Pediatricians (Julie N. Youssef, Dana C. Won, Heidi M. Feldman)....Pages 207-223 Speech-Language Pathology (Stacy S. Manwaring, Angela B. Barber)....Pages 225-257 Occupational and Physical Therapy (Bryan M. Gee, Amy Nwora)....Pages 259-277 Dietetics/Nutrition (Allisha M. Weeden)....Pages 279-296 Gastroenterology (Sylvia Y. Ofei, George J. Fuchs)....Pages 297-307 Oral Health (Leciel K. Bono, Ellen J. Rogo, Rachelle Williams)....Pages 309-333 School Psychology and Education Professionals (Aaron J. Fischer, Erica Lehman, Natalie Jensen, Heather S. Davis)....Pages 335-354 Vocational Interventions (Paul Wehman, Carol Schall, Josh Taylor, Laruen Avellone, Hannah Seward)....Pages 355-374 Neurologic Music Therapy (Michael H. Thaut, Thenille Braun Janzen)....Pages 375-395 Recreational Therapy (Kari Kensinger)....Pages 397-403 Social Work (Susan Elswick, Susan Neely-Barnes, Laura Casey, Loretta Rudd)....Pages 405-421 Family Therapy (Jake Johnson)....Pages 423-444 Family Inclusion (Ashley E. Bordelon, Rachel L. Bradley)....Pages 445-463 Back Matter ....Pages 465-479