Behavioral issues in autism

I: Overview.- 1 Introduction to Behavioral Issues in Autism.- 2 General Principles of Behavior Management.- 3 Administrative Issues Involving Behavioral Approaches in Autism.- 4 Behavioral Priorities for Autism and Related Developmental Disorders.- II: Assessment Issues.- 5 Self-Management of Problematic Social Behavior.- 6 Developmental Disorders and Broad Effects of the Environment on Learning and Treatment Effectiveness.- III: Treatment Issues.- 7 Assessment and Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior.- 8 Treatment of Family Problems in Autism.- 9 The Impact of Stress and Anxiety on Individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities.- 10 Structured Teaching.- IV: Special Issues.- 11 Issues in the Use of Aversives: Factors Associated with Behavior Modification for Autistic and Other Developmentally Disabled People.- 12 Some Characteristics of Nonaversive Intervention for Severe Behavior Problems.- 13 The Eden Decision Model: A Decision Model with Practical Applications for the Development of Behavior Decelerative Strategies.- Author Index.