Module 1: Historical Overview of ASD Characteristics
- DSM-5 Guidelines
Although this was written prior to the release of the DSM-5, I checked the DSM and it's almost identical to the official ASD diagnostic criteria.
- Haney, M. R. (2012). Understanding children with autism spectrum disorders: Educators partnering with families. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. [Ch. 1]
- Hyman (2013). New DSM-5 includes changes to autism criteria. American Academy of Pediatrics,
- Webb, S.J., Jones, J. H. (2009). Early identification: Early characteristics, onset of symptoms and diagnostic stability. Infants and Young Children, 22, 100-118.
- Wolff, S. (2004). The history of autism. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 13, 201-208.
Module 2: Medical Issues and Etiology of ASD
- Canitano, R., & Scandurra, V. (2011). Psychopharmacology in autism: An update. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry, 35, 18-28. [Note: Not all RRBs and stereotyped behaviors displayed by individuals with ASD pose major challenges as indicated in the intro to this article. However, this is a good article that reviews research pertaining to medications for ASD.]
- Haney, M. R. (2012) Understanding children with autism spectrum disorders. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. (Chapter 3)
- Munshi, K. R., Gonzales-Heydrich, J., Augenstein, T., & D'Angelo, E. J. (2011). Evidence-based treatment approach to autism spectrum disorders. Pediatric Annals, 40, 569-574.
- Volkmar, F. R. (2001). Pharmacological interventions in autism: Theoretical and practical issues. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 30, 80-87.
Optional / For Reference:
- Leskovec, T. J., Rowles, B., & Findling, R. L. (2008). Pharmacological treatment options for autism spectrum disorders in children and adolescents. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, 16, 97-112.
- Thompson, T. (2007). Mental health and psychopharmacology in autism spectrum disorders. In T. Thompson (Ed.), Making sense of autism (pp. 147-172). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes
- West, L., Waldrop, J., & Brunssen, S. (2009). Pharmacologic treatment for the core deficits and associated symptoms of autism in children. Journal of Pediatric Healthcare, 23, 75-89.
Module 3: Early Identification of ASD
- Haney, M. R. (2012) Understanding children with autism spectrum disorders. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. (Chapter 5)
- Jones, R. M., & Lord, C. (2013). Diagnosing autism in neurobiological research studies. Behavior Brain Research, 251, 113-124.
- Wiggins, L. D., Piazza, V., & Robins, D. L. (2014). Comparison of a broad-based screen versus disorder-specific screen in detecting young children with an autism spectrum disorder. Autism, 18(2), 76-84.
- Koegel, L.K., Koegel, R. L., Nefdt, N., Freedeer, R., Klein, E.F., Bruinsma, Y.E. (2005) First S.T.E.P: A model for early identification of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 7(4), 247- 252.
- Haney, M. R. (2012) Understanding children with autism spectrum disorders. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. (Chapter 5)
- Jones, R. M., & Lord, C. (2013). Diagnosing autism in neurobiological research studies. Behavior Brain Research, 251, 113- 124.
- Wiggins, L. D., Piazza, V., & Robins, D. L. (2014). Comparison of a broad-based screen versus disorder-specific screen in detecting young children with an autism spectrum disorder. Autism, 18(2), 76-84.
Optional Readings for Module 3:
- Kishore M. T. & Basu, A. (2011). Early concerns of mothers of children later diagnosed with autism: Implications for early identification. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5, 157-163
- Matson , J. L. Wilkins, J., & Gonzalez, M. (2008). Early identification and diagnosis in autism spectrum disorders in young children and infants: How early is too early? Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2, 75-84.
- Mayes, S. D., Calhoun, S. L., Murray, M. J., Pearl, A., Black, A., & Tierney, C. D. (2014). Final DSM-5 under-identifies mild autism spectrum disorder: Agreement between the DSM-5, CARS, CASD, and clinical diagnoses. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8, 68-73.
- Valicenti-McDermott, M., Hottinger, K., Seijo, R., & Shulman, L. (2012). Age of diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. The Journal of Pediatrics, 161, 554-556.
Module 4: Early Intervention and Educational Assessment of ASD
- Durocher, J. S. (2011). Assessment for the purpose of instructional planning for students with autism spectrum disorders. In E. Boutot and B. Myles (Eds.), Autism spectrum disorders: Foundations, characteristics, and effective strategies (pp. 34-67). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
- Haney, M. R. (2012) Understanding children with autism spectrum disorders. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. (Chapter 4 & 6)
- Hume, K., Bellini, S., & Pratt, C. (2005). The Usage and Perceived Outcomes of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Programs for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 25(4), 195-207.
- Koegel, L. K., Koegel, R. L., Nefdt, N., Freedeer, R., Klein, E. F., Bruinsma, Y. E. (2005). First S.T.E.P: A model for early identification of children with autism spectrum disorders. The Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 7(4), 247-252.
- Ozonoff, S., Goodlin-Jones, B. L., & Solomon, M. (2005). Evidence based assessment of autism spectrum disorders in children and adolescents. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 34, 523-540.
Module 5: Evidence-Based Practices for ASD
- Haney, M. R. (2012) Understanding children with autism spectrum disorders. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Chapter 7 & Chapter 8
- Hyatt, K. J., Stephenson, J., & Carter, M. (2009). A review of three controversial educational practices: Perceptual motor programs, sensory integration, and tinted lenses. Education and Treatment of Children, 32(2), 313-342.
- Odom, S. L., Collet-Klingenberg, L., Rogers, S. J., & Hatton, D. D. (2010). Evidence based practices in interventions for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. Preventing School Failure, 54, 275-282.
- Simpson, R. L. (2005). Evidence-based practices and students with autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 20, 140-149.
- Zane, T., Davis, C., & Rosswurm, M. (2008). The cost of fad treatments in autism. Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 5, 44-51.
Module 6: Social Communication and Social Interaction Issues of ASD
- Haney, M. R. (2012) Understanding children with autism spectrum disorders. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Chapter 9 and 10
- Bishop, S., Gahagan, S., & Lord, C. (2007). Re-examining the core features of autism: A comparison of autism spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol syndrome. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 48, 1111-1121.
- Kassari, C., Freeman, S., & Paparella, T. (2006). Joint attention and symbolic play in young children with autism: A randomized controlled intervention study. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 47, 611-620.
- Landa, R. (2007). Early communication development and intervention for children with autism. Mental Retardation, 13, 16- 25.
- Matson, J., & Neal, D. (2010). Differentiating communication disorders and autism in children. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4(4), 626-632.
Module 7: Behavior and Sensory Issues of ASD
- Haney, M. R. (2012). Understanding children with autism spectrum disorders. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. (Chapter 7, p. 207-215)
- Lam, K. S. L., Bodfish, J. W., & Piven, J. (2008). Evidence for three subtypes of repetitive behavior in autism that differ in familiarity and association with other symptoms. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 49, 1193-1200.
Optional / For Reference:
- Goodwin, M. S., Intille, S. S., Albinali, F., & Velicer, W. F. (2011). Automated detection of stereotypical motor movements. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41, 770-782.
- Loth, E., Happe, F., & Gomez, J. C. (2010). Variety is not the spice of life for people with autism spectrum disorders: Frequency ratings of central, variable and inappropriate aspects of common real-life events. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40, 730-742.
Module 8: ASD Trends, Issues, and Public Policy
- Simpson, R. L., Mundschenk, N. A., & Heflin, L. J. (2011). Issues, policies, and recommendations for improving the education of learners with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 22, 3-17.
- Turnbull, H. R., Stowe, M. J., Turnbull, A. P., Schrandt, M. S. (2007). Public policy and developmental disabilities: A 35-year retrospective and a 5-year prospective based on the core concepts of disability policy. In S. Odom, R. Horner, M. Snell, & J. Blacher (Eds.), Handbook of developmental disabilities (pp. 15-34). New York: Guilford Press.
Optional/For Reference
- Bouder, J. N., Spielman, S., & Mandell, D. S. (2009). Brief report: Quantifying the impact of autism coverage on private insurance premiums. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39, 953-957.
- Feinberg, E., & Vacca, J. (2000). The drama and trauma of creating policies on autism: Critical issues to consider in the new millennium. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 15, 130-137.
