Publications

Eds. Brian Reichow, Peter Doehring, & Fred R. Volkmar

Springer, 2025

Examines current and emerging interventions for individuals with autism
Discusses the use of psychopharmacology and EBPs (evidence-based practices) across settings
Review treatment models (e.g., early intensive behavioral intervention, pivotal response treatment) and parent education and support programs

Eds. Fred R. Volkmar, Brian Reichow, & James C. McPartland

Springer, 2025

Examines complex issues facing adolescents and adults with autism, such as education, employment, and legal issues
Explores the transition from high school to adulthood for adolescents and young adults with autism
Addresses the range of outcomes and challenges in middle and later life for adults with autism

Harry Grindle, Kari A. Sassu, Joseph M. Dooley, Eileen B. Farmer & Fred R. Volkmar

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024

A simulated routine traffic stop practice event was conducted in an effort to quantify drivers’ feelings about current and future interactions with police.
We confirmed that participants would experience a statistically significant improvement in anxiety, comfort, and self-perceived knowledge levels about future ASD-police interactions immediately following the intervention.
It is suggested that a practice traffic stops such as these could benefit both drivers with ASD and law enforcement nationwide.
It is further suggested that police officer curricula should include additional training regarding special populations.

Meghan Brahm Gleeson, Harry Grindle & Mark M. Gleeson

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024

Challenges surrounding social communication, executive functioning, and sensory sensitivities are particularly evident when considering interactions between drivers with ASD and law enforcement personnel.
Connecticut’s Blue Envelope Program aims to improve interactions between drivers with ASD and law enforcement by providing instructions for officers and drivers to follow during routine traffic stops on a physical, blue-colored, envelope.

Edited by Katarzyna Chawarska and Fred R. Volkmar

Guilford Press, 2022

Synthesizing an explosion of recent research, this book presents dramatic advances in understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in very young children.
Leading authorities describe the innovative tools and methods that are enabling clinicians to more effectively identify 0- to 5-year-olds with the disorder and those at risk for related problems.

Fred R. Volkmar, Lisa A. Wiesner

Wiley, 2021

The revised and updated second edition of A Practical Guide to Autism offers an authoritative guide to the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This comprehensive resource covers the range of the condition in infants, young, and school-age children, adolescents, and adults.

Nicole E. Rosen, Catherine Lord, & Fred R. Volkmar

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021

This paper reviews the impact of DSM-III and its successors on the field of autism
It summarizes the events leading up to the inclusion of autism as a “new” official diagnostic category in DSM-III.
The subsequent revisions of the DSM, and the impact of the official recognition of autism on research.

Fred R. Volkmar & Marc Woodbury-Smith

Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024

Asperger’s syndrome remained a focus of research interest and debate until its exclusion in the DSM-5 in 2013.
We argue that the decision to remove Asperger’s syndrome 10 years ago as a distinct condition was premature.
A discussion of the tensions around defining Asperger’s and concerns now arising due to the lack of this diagnostic category for new cases is provided.