Behavioral Issues in Autism

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xviii

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2. Overview

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Introduction to Behavioral Issues in Autism

      • Eric Schopler, Gary B. Mesibov

      Pages 3-10

   3. General Principles of Behavior Management

      • Laura Schreibman

      Pages 11-38

   4. Administrative Issues Involving Behavioral Approaches in Autism

      • Michael D. Powers

      Pages 39-54

   5. Behavioral Priorities for Autism and Related Developmental Disorders

      • Eric Schopler

      Pages 55-77

3. Assessment Issues

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 79-79

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   2. Self-Management of Problematic Social Behavior

      • Robert L. Koegel, William D. Frea, Alan V. Surratt

      Pages 81-97

   3. Developmental Disorders and Broad Effects of the Environment on Learning and Treatment Effectiveness

      • James A. Mulick, Patricia M. Meinhold

      Pages 99-128

4. Treatment Issues

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 129-129

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   2. Assessment and Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior

      • Brian A. Iwata, Jennifer B. Zarcone, Timothy R. Vollmer, Richard G. Smith

      Pages 131-159

   3. Treatment of Family Problems in Autism

      • Sandra L. Harris

      Pages 161-175

   4. The Impact of Stress and Anxiety on Individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities

      • June Groden, Joseph Cautela, Stacey Prince, Jennifer Berryman

      Pages 177-194

   5. Structured Teaching

      • Gary B. Mesibov, Eric Schopler, Kathleen A. Hearsey

      Pages 195-207

5. Special Issues

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 209-209

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   2. Issues in the Use of Aversives

      • Johnny L. Matson, Jay A. Sevin

      Pages 211-225

   3. Some Characteristics of Nonaversive Intervention for Severe Behavior Problems

      • Glen Dunlap, Frank R. Robbins, Lee Kern

      Pages 227-245

   4. The Eden Decision Model

      • Peter F. Gerhardt, David L. Holmes

      Pages 247-276

6. Back Matter

   Pages 277-295

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Division TEACCH, a statewide program in North Carolina, serves people with autism and their families through the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. TEACCH was one of the first, and remains one of the most comprehensive and effective, programs in the world working with this population. Over the years the puzzling and unusual behavior problems these children present have been among the most interesting and challenging of the enigmas parents and professionals confront. This book is designed to provide information on these behaviors that will be relevant and useful. As with the preceding books in our series, Current Issues in Autism, this volume is based in part on one of the annual TEACCH Conferences held in Chapel Hill in May. The books are not simply published proceedings of the conference papers. Instead, conference participants are asked to develop full-length chapters around their presentations. Other international experts, whose work is beyond the scope of each conference but related to its major theme, are asked to contribute chapters as well. These volumes provide the most up-to-date information on research and professional practice available on the most important issues in autism.

• assessment
• autism
• intervention
• management
• stress

• University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, USA

  Eric Schopler, Gary B. Mesibov

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