Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Abstract

Foreword Sir Michael Rutter.- Chapter 1. Introduction to Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Fred R. Volkmar, Brian Reichow, & James C. McPartland.- Chapter 2. Families of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Mary E. Van Bourgondien, Tamara Dawkins, & Lee Marcus.- Chapter 3. Transition from High School to Adulthood for Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Carol Schall, Paul Wehman, & Staci Carr.- Chapter 4. Social Skills Training for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Elizabeth A. Laugeson & Ruth Ellingsen.- Chapter 5. Romantic Relationships, Sexuality, and Autism Spectrum Disorders Lynn Kern Koegel, Whitney J. Detar, Amanda Fox, & Robert L. Koegel.- Chapter 6. Employment and Related Services for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Peter F. Gerhardt, Frank Cicero, & Erik Mayville.- Chapter 7. Innovative Programming to Support College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Loraine E. Wolf, Jane Thierfeld Brown, & Sarah Kroesser.- Chapter 8. Adaptive Behavior, Life Skills, and Leisure Skills Training for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Nicole C. Turygin & Johnny L. Matson.- Chapter 9. Pharmacotherapy of Behavioral Symptoms and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Carolyn A. Doyle, Christopher J. McDougle, & Kimberly Stigler.- Chapter 10. Residential Options and Treatment for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Paul K. Cavanagh & Ernst O. VanBergeijk.- Chapter 11. Range of Outcomes and Challenges in Middle and Later Life for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Megan Farley and Bill McMahan.- Chapter 12. Medical and Health Problems in Adults with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome Lillian Burke & Kevin P. Stoddart.- Chapter 13. Unlawful Behaviors in Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Marc Woodbury-Smith.- Chapter 14. Assessment and Treatment Planning in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Julie M. Wolf & Pamela Ventola.- Chapter 15. The Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adulthood Traolach S. Brugha, Freya Tyrer, Fiona Scott, M. John Bankart, Sally Anna Cooper, & Sally McManus.- Chapter 16. A Systematic Review of Psychosocial Interventions for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Lauren Bishop-Fitzpatrick, Nancy J. Minshew, & Shaun M. Eack.