This welcome survey of the latest empirical research into teaching interventions for autism spectrum disorder provides an up-to-date account of results ranging from pre-school level through to school placement. The author reworks evaluative academic research into practical guidance for education professionals who are practitioners rather than scholars, placing cutting-edge scholarship at the disposal of those who need it most.

Phil Reed is Professor of Psychology at Swansea University, UK. A leading authority on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), he edited the book Behavioral Theories and Interventions for Autism (2009) and has published more than 190 papers on ASD, behaviour analysis, learning and memory, and schizophrenia. Professor Reed has served on the editorial boards of several journals in his field, and has also held posts in the UK’s Department for Education (Special Educational Needs), the Department of Health, and was a member of the Children in Wales Policy Council.

Acknowledgements viii

1 Autism Spectrum Disorders – What is the Problem? 1

2 Autism Spectrum Disorders 22

3 The Relationship of Theory and Interventions for ASD 44

4 Behavioural Approaches to ASD 63

5 Evaluation of Comprehensive Behavioural Interventions 88

6 Child Predictors for Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention Outcomes 113

7 Teaching Environment Modification Techniques 133

8 Developmental and Parent]Mediated Treatment Models 154

9 Outcome]Effectiveness for Developmental and Parent-Mediated Treatment Models 175

10 Sensory and Physical Stimulation Treatments 201

11 Eclectic Interventions 223

12 Inclusive or Special Education 261

13 Interventions – What is Known about What Works? 282

References 301

Index 351