AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ACROSS THE LIFESPAN Part I-1판

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Preface
Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan

Key points
Background
The search for diagnostic clarity: historical perspective
Comprehensive diagnostic assessments
Establishing a diagnosis throughout the lifespan: developmental perspective

Summary of developmental diagnostic considerations
The Role of Diagnostic Instruments in Dual and Differential Diagnosis in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across
the Lifespan

Key points
Background
Diagnostic instruments in the autism spectrum disorder diagnostic battery
Co-occurring conditions in autism spectrum disorder
Differential diagnosis and co-occurring conditions
Instruments for assessing psychiatric co-occurring conditions in autism spectrum disorder

Summary and future directions
Current Approaches to the Pharmacologic Treatment of Core Symptoms Across the Lifespan of Autism Spectrum
Disorder

Key points
Background
Neurobiology and pathways of interest for core symptoms

Summary and challenges for the development of pharmacologic treatments across the age range
Autism and Education

Key points
Introduction
Educational programs
Research on evidence-based practices
Curriculum
Autism in the classroom
Applied behavior analysis
Behavior change in the classroom
Postsecondary

Summary
The Transition to Adulthood for Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Key points
Introduction
Outcomes and the extent of the problem
Burdens and barriers to transition
The adult world

Summary
Social Skills Training in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan

Key points
Social skills deficits in autism spectrum disorder
Social skills training
Review of research evidence

Summary
Future directions
Competitive Integrated Employment for Youth and Adults with Autism: Findings from a Scoping Review

Key points
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion

Summary
Transitioning from Adolescence to Adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview of Planning and
Legal Issues

Key points
Introduction
Background
Overview
Current legal considerations in transition planning
Needed supports
Eligible support mechanisms
Shared decision making: a potential solution to improving transition to adulthood

Summary
Intersection of Eating Disorders and the Female Profile of Autism

Key points
Introduction
Female profile of autism
Barriers to detection and diagnosis of autistic female individuals
Comorbidity
Treatment approaches
Priority areas for research and clinical practice
Clinical implications

Summary and future directions
Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan

Key points
Epidemiology
Family history
Presentation of symptoms
Diagnostic tools
Treatment
Prognosis

Summary and recommendations