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To work effectively with individuals who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), SLPs and other practitioners need in-depth knowledge on choosing and implementing interventions for communication and social challenges. This textbook and casebook bundle gives professionals the foundation they need to evaluate and compare today's widely used interventions--and determine which ones will promote the best outcomes for the people they serve. Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies for Communication & Social Interactions, Second Edition. Readers will get a thorough introduction to 14 evidence-based interventions, complete with key details on each intervention's theoretical and empirical basis, components, practical requirements, applications for both children and adults, and considerations for children from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Twelve video clips (available for streaming) illustrate the interventions in action, and highly relevant learning activities prepare SLPs and other practitioners to make sound decisions in scenarios they're likely to encounter in the field. Case Studies for the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Through 14 realistic cases, readers will explore the types of clinical challenges they may face, see what the experts would recommend, and get exercises to help them practice their decision-making skills. COVERS 14 INTERVENTIONS: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies - The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) - Discrete Trial Instruction - The Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based (DIR) Model - Functional Communication Training - The JASPER Model - Enhanced Milieu Teaching - Early Social Interaction - Peer-Mediated Support Interventions - Pivotal Response Treatment - The SCERTS(R) Model - Social Skills Interventions - Social Stories(TM) - Video Modeling