The Autism Encyclopedia

This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia is a clear, comprehensive guide to the wide range of terminology related to autism spectrum disorders.  More than 100 respected autism experts have contributed items from various disciplies – including pediatrics, behavior analysis, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, psychiatry, eduction, psychology, and physical therapy – to bring professionals and parents reliable information.  Synonyms and relevant cross-references are included for the terms, and two appendices describe assessment tools and curricula and list autism-related study centers and organizations.