Foreword |
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About the Editors |
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Chapter 1 Evidence-Based Practices in Autism: Where We Started |
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What Is Evidence-Based Practice? |
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Previous Definitions of Evidence-Based Practice Applied to Research in Autism |
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Chapter 2 Development, Procedures, and Application of the Evaluative Method for Determining Evidence-Based Practices in Autism |
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Research Report Strength Ratings |
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Criteria for Levels of EBP |
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Application of the EBP Status Formula and EBP Criteria |
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Appendix A Rating Form for Studies Using Group Research Design Studies |
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Appendix B Rating Form for Studies Using Single Subject Experimental Designs |
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Appendix C EBP Status Worksheet |
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Chapter 3 On the Reliability and Accuracy of the Evaluative Method for Identifying Evidence-Based Practices in Autism |
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The Kappa Statistic Defined |
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Assessing the Validity of the Evaluative Method for Providing Evidence of EBP in Autism |
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The Mathematical Relationship Between Inter-rater Reliability and Predictive Validity |
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Comparing the Youden and Dom-Index Values of Kappa to Cohen's Kappa |
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PART II TREATMENT REVIEWS |
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Chapter 4 Evidence-Based Treatment of Behavioral Excesses and Deficits for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders |
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Evidence-Based Components of Intervention |
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Functional Behavior Assessment |
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Functional Communication Training |
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Noncontingent Reinforcement |
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Behavioral Treatment of Sleep Problems in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
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Other Evidence-Based Practices for Treating Problem Behavior in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders |
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Chapter 5 Evidence-Based Treatments in Communication for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders |
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Prelinguistic Communication |
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The Acquisition of Language |
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Chapter 6 Treatments to Increase Social Awareness and Social Skills |
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Teaching Social Skills and Social Cognition in Groups |
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Chapter 7 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in High-Functioning Autism: Review and Recommendations for Treatment Development |
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Psychiatric Comorbidity in ASD |
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A Review of CBT and Related Mental Health Treatments in ASD |
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CBT in Autism Treatment: Future Directions |
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Chapter 8 Psychopharmacology in Children with PDD: Review of Current Evidence |
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Serious Maladaptive Behavior |
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Chapter 9 Interventions That Address Sensory Dysfunction for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Preliminary Evidence for the Superiority of Sensory Integration Compared to Other Sensory Approaches |
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What Is Sensory Dysfunction in ASD? |
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Interventions to Address Sensory Dysfunction |
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Evidence for the Sensory-Integrative Approach |
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Evidence for Specific Sensory Techniques |
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Chapter 10 Dietary, Complementary, and Alternative Therapies |
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Decision to Use CAM for Symptoms of ASD |
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Evaluation of CAMTherapies |
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Evidence for Common CAM Treatments |
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PART III RESEARCH TO PRACTICE |
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Chapter 11 The Role of Adaptive Behavior in Evidence-Based Practices for ASD: Translating Intervention into Functional Success |
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Evidence-Based Practices in Adaptive Behavior Intervention |
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Adaptive Behavior: A Fundamental Component of the Treatment Process |
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Adaptive Behavior as a Measure of Outcome |
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Chapter 12 Practicing Evidence-Based Practices |
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Professional Preparation or Training for Teacher Certification |
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Appendix 1 Initial Knowledge and Skill Set: Teachers of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities/Autism |
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Appendix 2 Advanced Knowledge and Skill Set: Developmental Disabilities/Autism Specialist |
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Appendix 3 Sample Team Meeting Notes |
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Appendix 4 Sample Educational Matrix |
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Appendix 5 Sample Curriculum Template |
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Appendix 6 Sample Ecological Inventory |
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Chapter 13 The Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Public Schools |
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The Delaware Autism Program |
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Defining EBP for Educators |
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Identifying Broad and Individualized EBP |
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347 | (8) |
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355 | (2) |
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Case Study: Adopting a Proactive Approach to Behavior Support |
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357 | (3) |
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Chapter 14 Evidence-Based Practices in Autism: Where We Are Now and Where We Need to Go |
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366 | (1) |
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Treatment Research and Evaluation |
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367 | (6) |
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The Gap Between Research and Practice |
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Appendix: Research Databases for Information on Autism Treatments |
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Index |
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