In this paper we review the impact of DSM-III and its successors on the field of autism—both
in terms of clinical work and research. We summarize the events leading up to the inclusion …

BACKGROUND The needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are complex
and this is reflected in the number and diversity of outcomes assessed and measurement …

A label is a name or vocabulary item used to refer to a particular object, person, or concept.
Approximately 70% of children's first words are labels. Typical toddlers tend to transition …

Heterogeneity within autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is recognized as a challenge to both
biological and psychological research, as well as clinical practice. To reduce unexplained …

Abstract Language profiles in autism are variable and atypical, with frequent speech onset
delays, but also, in some cases, unusually steep growth of structural language skills. Joint …

FR Volkmar (ed.), Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, https://doi. org/10.1007/978-
3-319-91280-6 home that may be poisonous. Both at home and school, the Poison Control …

Background: The nosology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is at a critical point in history
as the field seeks to better define dimensions of social‐communication deficits and …

From a preeminent researcher, this book looks at the key role of joint attention in both typical
and atypical development. Peter C. Mundy shows that no other symptom dimension is more …

The impaired development of joint attention is a cardinal feature of autism. Therefore,
understanding the nature of joint attention is central to research on this disorder. Joint …

Background Although spoken‐language deficits are not core to an autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) diagnosis, many children with ASD do present with delays in this area. Previous meta …