Psychotropic Medications as Treatments for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

This handbook provides a comprehensive review of the numerous factors associated with treatments for children, youth, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It offers in-depth analysis of evidence-based treatments for young children, providing coverage on interventions within social skills training, school curricula, communication and speech training, and augmentative communication. It also covers treatments for adolescents and adults, including vocational programs, social integration programs, and mental health resources. Chapters also review several popular interventions such as functional behavior analysis, sensory integration therapy, early intensive behavioral interventions (EIBI), and floor time. In addition, the Handbook discusses standards of practice, focusing on ethical issues, review boards, training concerns, and informed consent. Topics featured in the Handbook include: Training for parents of individuals diagnosed with ASD. Treatment of socially reinforced problem behavior. Comorbid challenging behaviors. Post-secondary education supports and programs for adults. The TEACCH Program for people with ASD. Treatment of addiction in adults with ASD. Diet and nutrition based treatments targeted at children with ASD. The Handbook of Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder is a must-have reference for researchers, clinicians/professionals, and graduate students in clinical child, school, and developmental psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, and social work as well as rehabilitation medicine/therapy, behavioral therapy, pediatrics, and educational psychology. . Historical development of treatment / Lauren B. Fishbein, Maura L. Rouse, Noha F. Minshawi, and Jill C. Fodstad -- Substantiated and unsubstantiated interventions for individuals with ASD / Tiffany Kodak and Regina A. Carroll -- Ethical considerations regarding treatment / Paige E. Cervantes, Johnny L. Matson, Maya Matheis, and Claire O. Burns -- Institutional review boards and standards / Claire O. Burns, Esther Hong, and Dennis R. Dixon -- Informed consent / Robert D. Rieske, Stephanie C. Babbitt, Joe H. Neal, and Julie A. Spencer -- The history, pitfalls, and promise of licensure in the field of behavior analysis / Julie Kornack -- Staff training / Karola Dillenburger -- Parent training for parents of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder / Justin B. Leaf, Joseph H. Cihon, Sara M. Weinkauf, Misty L. Oppenheim-Leaf, Mitchell Taubman, and Ronald Leaf -- Treatment of core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder / Matthew T. Brodhead, Mandy J. Rispoli, Oliver Wendt, Jessica S. Akers, Kristina R. Gerencser, and So Yeon Kim -- Comorbid challenging behaviors / Marc J. Lanovaz, John T. Rapp, Alexie Gendron, Isabelle Préfontaine, and Stéphanie Turgeon -- Treatment of socially reinforced problem behavior / Brian D. Greer and Wayne W. Fisher -- Philosophy and common components of early intensive behavioral interventions / Rebecca MacDonald, Diana Parry-Cruwys, and Pamela Peterson -- Additional treatment parameters and issues requiring study : early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) / Svein Eikeseth -- Social skills training for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder / Keith C. Radley, Roderick D. O’Handley, and Christian V. Sabey -- Curriculums / Hsu-Min Chiang -- Augmentative and alternative communication and autism / Daphne Hartzheim -- Vocational training for persons with autism spectrum disorder / Matthew J. Konst -- Supports for postsecondary education / Lindsey W. Williams, Hillary H. Bush, and Jennifer N. Shafer -- Sensory integration therapy and DIR/Floortime / Jasper A. Estabillo and Johnny L. Matson -- Socialization programs for adults with autism spectrum disorder / Saray Bonete and Clara Molinero -- Treatment of addiction in adults with autism spectrum disorder / Laurence Lalanne, Luisa Weiner, and Gilles Bertschy -- Diet and supplementation targeted for autism spectrum disorder / Mark J. Garcia, Pamela McPherson, Stuti Y. Patel, and Claire O. Burns -- The TEACCH program for people with autism : elements, outcomes, and comparison with competing models / Javier Virués-Ortega, Angela Arnold-Saritepe, Catherine Hird, and Katrina Phillips -- Positive behavior support / Darlene Magito McLaughlin and Christopher E. Smith -- Psychotropic medications as treatments for people with autism spectrum disorder / Alan Poling, Kristal Ehrhardt, and Anita Li -- Current status and future directions / Rachel L. Goldin and Johnny L. Matson.