International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities

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Contributors

Preface

Chapter One. Health Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: An Integrated DD Health Home Model

1 Introduction

2 The Health Care Landscape

3 The DD Health Home Model

4 Outcomes and Evidence for Efficacy of the Model

5 Conclusions and Lessons Learned

References

Chapter Two. Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Progress, Challenges, and Remaining Questions for Families and Professionals

1 Introduction

2 The Challenging Historical Context of ASD

3 Barriers to Early Identification and Diagnosis

4 Diagnostic Process

5 Aftermath: Parent Processing of ASD Diagnosis

6 Final Thoughts

7 Summary

References

Chapter Three. Processing of Non-Speech Auditory Stimuli in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Impact of Stimulus Characteristics

1 Introduction

2 Studies Examining Responses to Pitch (Frequency)

3 Studies Examining Responses to Loudness (Intensity)

4 Studies Examining Responses to Stimulus Timing

5 Studies Examining Responses to Spatial Location

6 Studies Examining Responses to Filtering Demands

7 Conclusions

References

Chapter Four. Issues in Estimating Developmental Level and Cognitive Function in Rett Syndrome

1 Introduction

2 Methods

3 Results

4 Discussion

Acknowledgement

References

Appendix A

Chapter Five. Examining Family Involvement in Regular and Special Education: Lessons to be Learned for Both Sides

1 Introduction

2 Regular Education

3 Special Education

4 Discussion

5 Directions for Future Research in Special Education and Regular Education

References

Chapter Six. Transitions to Adulthood: De- and Re-construction

1 Introduction

2 Background and Longitudinal Methodology

3 Transition Dimensions

4 Rewards and Other Positive Outcomes

5 Longitudinal Perspectives on Transition

6 Predicting Parent Well-being during Transition

7 Discussion, Reconstruction, and Recommendations

References

Index

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