Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment
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Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment
About this book
Gain an understanding of the most important autism spectrum assessments and evaluation techniques
Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment, 2nd Edition, helps professionals learn how to identify, assess, and diagnose autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In a time when detection and awareness of ASD are on the rise, this book addresses the primary domains of assessment, discusses the purpose of assessment, suggests test instruments, and identifies the unique clinical applications of each instrument to the diagnosis of ASD. As with all volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book consists of concise chapters featuring callout boxes highlighting key concepts, easy-to-learn bullet points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered.
- Understand the issues in identification and assessment of autism spectrum disorders
- Get expert advice on avoiding common pitfalls and misinterpretations
- Quickly and easily locate pertinent information, thanks to the convenient, rapid-reference format
- Access resources and tools to aid in performing professional duties.
This straightforward manual includes samples of integrated reports from diagnostic evaluations and prepares clinical and school psychologists, and clinicians from allied disciplines, to effectively evaluate and assess ASD.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- ABOUT THE AUTHORS
- SERIES PREFACE
- PREFACE
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- One OVERVIEW
- Two ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND COGNITIVE SKILLS
- Three SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENT
- Four ASSESSMENT OF ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR, EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING, AND BEHAVIORAL REGULATION SKILLS
- Five DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY AND RECORD REVIEW
- Six DIRECT DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT
- Seven DIAGNOSTIC DIFFERENTIALS AND CO‐OCCURRING CONDITIONS
- Eight CATCHING THE MISDIAGNOSED, LATE DIAGNOSED, AND MISSED FOR DIAGNOSIS
- Nine PREPARING FOR TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD
- Ten DIAGNOSTIC FORMULATIONS AND CASE CONCEPTUALIZATIONS
- AUTHOR INDEX
- SUBJECT INDEX
- End User License Agreement