Learning and Cognition in Autism

by Eric Schopler (Editor), Gary B. Mesibov (Editor)

Overview

This volume, like the other eight in the Current Issues in Autism series, grew from our annual TEACCH conference. The book is not, however, simply a compilation of conference proceedings. Instead, selected conference participants whose work has already achieved national and inter­ national recognition were asked to develop chapters around their presentations. Other recognized experts in areas relevant to the conference theme were also asked to contribute chapters. Although we were not able to include all of the workers who have contributed to the theme, this volume represents our best effort to pull together for our readers the most current knowledge and state of the art practices. Although aspects of cognition, learning, and behavioral motivation have been touched on for relevance to autism in other books in this series, the growing integration of behavioral and cognitive theories has greatly enriched our educational interventions on behalf of autism. While this volume does not include all the fascinating facets of this recent integration, we believe that it offers useful information to teachers, parents, and researchers on some of the progress produced by their interaction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781489912886
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	06/05/2013
Series:	Current Issues in Autism
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Pages:	346
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

Schopler, Eric (Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill); Mesibov, Gary B. (Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

The contributors represent the specialties of neuropsychology, special education, and psychiatry. Most come from U.S. academic institutions. A few are from the U.K., and one is from Israel. Institutions prominently represented indclude UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, Univ of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Univ of Connecticut, and UCSD.

Table of Contents

I: Introduction and General Issues.- 1 Introduction to Learning and Cognition in Autism.- 2 Cognitive Functioning in Autism: An Overview.- 3 Verbal and Nonverbal Cognitive Processes.- 4 Relationship Between Autism and Learning Disabilities.- II: Thinking and Learning.- 5 Motivating Communication in Children with Autism.- 6 The Assessment and Interpretation of Intellectual Abilities in People with Autism.- 7 A Fresh Look at Categorization Abilities in Persons with Autism.- 8 How People with Autism Think.- III: Social Cognition.- 9 Social and Cognitive Understanding in High-Functioning Children with Autism.- 10 Theory of Mind in Autism.- 11 Executive Functions in Autism.- 12 Facilitating Social Inclusion: Examples from Peer Intervention Programs.- IV: Education and Treatment.- 13 Structured Teaching in the Teacch System.- 14 Cognitive Education of Young Children with Autism: An Application of Bright Start.- 15 Educational Strategies in Autism.- 16 Educational Approaches in Preschool: Behavior Techniques in a Public School Setting.

Editorial Reviews

"This collection of works [...] will delight educators, parents, and other researchers who struggle to understand why and how thinking style affects behavior in people with autism [...]an interesting and useful read."

(Contemporary Psychology)

"The book provides an impressive overview of the recent advances in cognitive as well as educational and general treatment strategies based on this knowledge base for children with autism. It is recommended for all professionals in the field of autism and related disorders."

(European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)

"This is the ninth book in the series [...] and it easily maintains the high standards of its predecessors [...] For anyone interested, or involved in the field of autism this book, like those that have gone before, should be considered essential reading."

(Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities)

From the Publisher

An introduction to cognitive approaches to understanding and working with people with autism. Covers cognitive and social deficits and intervention strategies, verbal and nonverbal cognitive processes, motivating communication in autistic children, assessment and interpretation, social cognition, the TEACCH system, and educational strategies. Includes a subjective discussion of autistic thinking. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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