Autism Spectrum Disorder

Christopher J. McDougle, M.D. is the Director of the Lurie Center for Autism at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Nancy Lurie Marks Professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. McDougle has been providing care for children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their family members for 25 years. His research interests include the neurobiology of ASD and the neuropsychopharmacology of core and related target symptoms associated with ASD. Dr. McDougle has published more than 400 scientific articles, been the principal investigator on multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health and various foundations, and mentored numerous students, residents/fellows and junior faculty now involved in the field of ASD.

Foreword Christopher J. McDougle

Section 1: Background and Diagnostic Assessment
1. From Infantile Autism to Autism Spectrum: Evolution of the Diagnostic Concept Fred R. Volkmar
2. Social, Cognitive, and Behavioral Development of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Kirstin Brown Birtwell, Brian Willoughby and Lisa Nowinski
3. Social, Cognitive and Affective Development of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Patricia Howlin and Iliana Magiati
4. Differential Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Across the Lifespan Isobel W. Green, Christen L. Kidd and Robert E. Accordino
5. Medical Evaluation of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder Yamini J. Howe, Michelle L. Palumbo and Ann Neumeyer
6. Psychiatric Co-morbidity in Autism Spectrum Disorder Susan E. Folstein and Luis M. Carcache
7. Neurological Co-morbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder Fiona Baumer and Mustafa Sahin
8. Genetic Disorders Associated with the Autism Spectrum Disorder Phenotype Lawrence K. Fung and Allan L. Reiss
9. Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Elderly Peter V. Rabins

Section 2: Etiology
10. Neuroimaging of Autism Spectrum Disorder Nicole R. Zürcher and Jacob M. Hooker
11. Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Yamini J. Howe, Harrison Brand and Michael Talkowski
12. Epidemiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder Allison Presmanes Hill, Katharine Zuckerman and Eric Fombonne
13. Neuropathology of Autism Spectrum Disorder Matthew P. Anderson
14. Immunological Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder Thayne L. Sweeten and Christopher J. McDougle

Section 3: Treatment
15. Behavioral Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Suzannah Iadarola and Tristram Smith
16. Psychopharmacology of Autism Spectrum Disorder James T. McCracken and Michael Gandal
17. Complementary and Alternative (Biomedical) Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Robert L. Hendren
18. Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Katelyn A. Bruno, Kristina L. Gulati and Maria Mody
19. Occupational Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder Jennifer L. Stornelli
20. Social Skills Training for Autism Spectrum Disorder D. Scott McLeod, Kristin W. Malatino and Dorothy Lucci

Section 4: Other Care Delivery Services and Perspectives
21. Educational Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorder Samuel L. Odom, Veronica P. Fleury, Leslie C. Fox, Susan H. Hedges, Nigel P. Pierce and Melissa A. Sreckovic
22. Vocational Rehabilitation and Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: History, Practices and New Directions Marji Erickson Warfield
23. Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder Edward S. Brodkin
24. Effective Communication and Management with the Family and in the Community Naomi B. Swiezy, Tiffany J. Neal, Danielle Warner and Kimberly Lo
25. Autism Spectrum Disorder from a Family Perspective Nancy Lurie Marks, Cathy Lurie and Clarence E. Schutt
26. From an Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder's Perspective John M. Williams