The Research Basis for Autism Intervention

This volume is the outcome of a cooperative scientific workshop between researchers from Israel and North Carolina, entitled Research Frontiers in Autism: Genetics, Behavior and Intervention, held in Jerusalem, June 28-30, 1999. During this workshop, a group of professionals came together to improve their understanding of the occasional gap that appears between research results in the study of autism and clinical applications in its treatment. Each chapter in this volume includes a discussion of the direct and indirect implications of basic research for intervention. With its focus on cutting-edge research, this volume will be of interest to researchers, clinicians, and parents of children with autism.

Research from 40 multidisciplinary contributors, first presented at a workshop held in Jerusalem in June 1999 under the auspices of the North Carolina-Israel Scientific Research Program. The workshop focused on both basic research and intervention, and authors were encouraged to identify direct and indirect implications of research for treatment as well as the implications of interventions for further research. Sections cover the theoretical framework for autism research; biological perspectives; connections between communication and social interaction; and reviews of several areas of intervention, including preschool education, residential treatment for adults, treatment with drugs, and treatment for sleep problems. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Schopler, Eric; Yirmiya, Nurit; Shulman, Cory; Marcus, Lee M.