This book bridges the gap between the latest research findings and clinical practice. The authors have brought together information from both fields in order to offer the reader best practice principles and hands-on techniques. These are all exemplified by clinical case examples and vivid illustrations. Acknowledgments 8(5) Foreword Dr Gary B. Mesibov Introduction to Autism: From Research to Individualized Practice 13(12) Robin L. Gabriels Dina E. Hill Part I Diagnosis and Assessment Bridging the Process between Diagnosis and Treatment 25(22) Cory Shulman Neuropsychology of Autism: Research, Theory, and Practical Implications 47(22) Dina E. Hill Piyadasa Kodituwakku Medical Aspects of Childhood Autism 69(22) Edward Goldson Part II Child-Centered Interventions Therapy: Laying the Foundation for Individual and Family Growth 91(36) Robin L. Gabriels Making Communication Meaningful: Cracking the Language Interaction Code 127(28) Adriana L. Schuler E. Cheryl Fletcher Occupational Therapy Intervention and Autism 155(24) Tracy Murnan Stackhouse Nancy Seccombe Graham Jill Sargent Laschober Quality Indicators of Best Practices: A Guide for Educators 179(28) Teresa D. Bunsen Part III Family And Community Interventions Sib to Sib - Making Connections: A Psychoeducational Sibling Support Group 207(24) Lauren H. Kerstein Robin L. Gabriels Programming Social Experiences for Adolescents with Autism 231(24) Lee M. Marcus Barbara Bianco What Families Wish Service Providers Knew 255(24) April Block Rev. Jo Clare Hartsig The Contributiors 279(2) Subject Index 281(4) Author Index 285