BOOK

Assessment of autism spectrum disorder

Goldstein, Sam, 1952- editor, Ozonoff, Sally, editor

2018

Overview

\"This authoritative resource, now thoroughly revised for DSM-5, has set the standard for the comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Leading experts demonstrate how to craft a scientifically grounded profile of each child's strengths and difficulties, make a formal diagnosis, and use assessment data to guide individualized intervention in clinical and school settings. Chapters review state-of-the-art instruments and approaches for evaluating specific areas of impairment in ASD and co-occurring emotional and behavioral disorders. Considerations in working with children of different ages are highlighted. With a primary focus on children, several chapters also address assessment of adolescents and adults. New to This Edition *Chapter on key implications of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, plus related updates throughout the volume. *Chapter on advances in early identification (ages 0-3). *Chapter with in-depth case examples illustrating the evaluation decision-making process and common diagnostic challenges. *Chapters on pseudoscience (including strategies for advising parents) and future directions in the field. *Current assessment data, numerous new and revised measures, and cutting-edge screening approaches\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Subject: Autism in children Diagnosis. / PSYCHOLOGY - Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders. / MEDICAL - Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent. / SOCIAL SCIENCE - Social Work. / EDUCATION - Special Education - Social Disabilities.
• ISBN: 9781462533107

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
RJ506.A9 A867 2018	1	BOOK	GENERAL