This handbook offers a theoretical foundation for the adaptation of Parent-Child Interaction
Therapy (PCIT) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. The volume
examines current treatments for children with ASD and provides a rationale for why PCIT is
considered a strong option to address many of the concerns found within this population of
children and families. It presents an overview of PCIT theory the goals of PCIT the unique
aspects of the treatment and the exceptional outcomes. The handbook demonstrates the
versatility of PCIT in conjunction with standard science-based therapies in addressing specific
behavioral problems in this young population. Chapters provide a theoretical basis for PCIT
the empirical evidence for its efficacy clinical considerations and training issues. Chapters
also offer a selection of case studies that help illustrate how PCIT has been successful in
treating children with autism. The handbook concludes byidentifying the gaps that need to be
addressed by future research.Topics featured in the Handbook include:A clinical description of
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. The effects of medication for individuals with ASD.The
importance of parent-child interactions in social communication and development.Teaching
complex social behavior to children with ASD.Internet-delivered PCIT (I-PCIT) for children with
autism.Child-Directed Interaction treatments for children with ASD.Parent-Directed Interaction
treatments for children on the autism spectrum.The Handbook of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
for Children on the Autism Spectrum is a must-have resource for researchers professors
clinicians practitioners therapists and graduate students across many interrelated disciplines
including child and school psychology behavioral therapy social work child and adolescent
psychiatry pediatrics and family studies as well as occupational therapy physical therapy
behavior analysis and speech therapy.
