Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be challenging, particularly for parents who do not have access to psychological treatment. This book presents parent training as a unique approach that is not only more accessible but is also one of the most promising methods for promoting long-term behavioural improvements.
Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be challenging, particularly for parents who do not have access to psychological treatment. This book presents parent training as a unique approach that is not only more accessible but is also one of the most promising methods for promoting long-term behavioural improvements.
Cynthia R. Johnson, PhD, is the director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism, Cleveland, Ohio, and is on the faculty of the Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western University. She has been awarded National Institutes of Health-funded and numerous other grants. A member of The RUBI (Research Units in Behavior Interventions) Autism Network, Dr. Johnson's recent research has been on the treatment of frequently co-occurring/associated problems in autism spectrum disorder, including disruptive behaviors, sleep disturbances, and feeding problems. Dr. Johnson is a licensed psychologist and a board-certified behavior analyst. Eric M. Butter, PhD, is a clinical psychologist with specialization in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other neurodevelopmental disabilities and is an associate professor jointly appointed in pediatrics and psychology at The Ohio State University. Dr. Butter's research has focused on the biomedical correlates and potential etiologies of ASD and ADHD, as well as the disorders' psychological and medical treatment. He has been continuously involved in several autism research networks since 1999. Dr. Butter is the chief of psychology at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and continues to work on implementing and expanding parent training interventions for children with ASD. Lawrence Scahill, MSN, PhD, is the director of clinical trials at the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, Georgia, and a professor of pediatrics at Emory University. He is a recognized leader in the design and conduct of clinical trials in children with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder and Tourette's disorder. Dr. Scahill is an editor of Pediatric Psychopharmacology: Principles and Practice and coauthor of Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. He has played a central role in the Research Units on Pediatric Psychopharmacology Autism Network and the Research Units on Behavioral Intervention.
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Contributors Introduction Cynthia R. Johnson, Eric M. Butter, and Lawrence Scahill Chapter 1: History and Theoretical Foundations of Parent Training Karen Bearss Chapter 2: Clinical Assessment of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Before and After Parent Training Valentina Postorino and Lawrence Scahill Chapter 3: Promoting Parent Engagement in Parent Training for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Rachel M. Fenning and Eric M. Butter Chapter 4: Parent Training for Social Communication in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Stephanie Y. Shire and Tristram Smith Chapter 5: Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder Karen Bearss, Luc Lecavalier, and Lawrence Scahill Chapter 6: Parent Training for Sleep Disturbances in Autism Spectrum Disorder Cynthia R. Johnson and Beth A. Malow Chapter 7: Parent Training for Food Selectivity in Autism Spectrum Disorder T. Lindsey Burrell, William Sharp, Cristina Whitehouse, and Cynthia R. Johnson Chapter 8: Parent Training for Toileting in Autism Spectrum Disorder Daniel W. Mruzek, Benjamin L. Handen, Courtney A. Aponte, Tristram Smith, and Richard M. Foxx Chapter 9: Parent Training for Elopement in Autism Spectrum Disorder Nathan A. Call, Mindy Scheithauer, Joanna Lomas Mevers, and Colin Muething Chapter 10: Conclusions and Future Directions Lawrence Scahill and Eric M. Butter Index About the Editors
Contributors Introduction Cynthia R. Johnson, Eric M. Butter, and Lawrence Scahill Chapter 1: History and Theoretical Foundations of Parent Training Karen Bearss Chapter 2: Clinical Assessment of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Before and After Parent Training Valentina Postorino and Lawrence Scahill Chapter 3: Promoting Parent Engagement in Parent Training for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Rachel M. Fenning and Eric M. Butter Chapter 4: Parent Training for Social Communication in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Stephanie Y. Shire and Tristram Smith Chapter 5: Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior in Autism Spectrum Disorder Karen Bearss, Luc Lecavalier, and Lawrence Scahill Chapter 6: Parent Training for Sleep Disturbances in Autism Spectrum Disorder Cynthia R. Johnson and Beth A. Malow Chapter 7: Parent Training for Food Selectivity in Autism Spectrum Disorder T. Lindsey Burrell, William Sharp, Cristina Whitehouse, and Cynthia R. Johnson Chapter 8: Parent Training for Toileting in Autism Spectrum Disorder Daniel W. Mruzek, Benjamin L. Handen, Courtney A. Aponte, Tristram Smith, and Richard M. Foxx Chapter 9: Parent Training for Elopement in Autism Spectrum Disorder Nathan A. Call, Mindy Scheithauer, Joanna Lomas Mevers, and Colin Muething Chapter 10: Conclusions and Future Directions Lawrence Scahill and Eric M. Butter Index About the Editors
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