
A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools, Second Edition
- 288 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools, Second Edition
About this book
Fully updated to reflect DSM-5 and current assessment tools, procedures and research, this award-winning book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to identifying, assessing, and treating children and adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in school settings. Integrating current research evidence with theory and best-practice, the book will support school-based professionals in a number of key areas including:
· screening and assessing children and youth with high-functioning autism spectrum conditions
· identifying evidence-based interventions and practices
· developing and implementing comprehensive educational programs
· providing family support and accessing community resources
· promoting special needs advocacy.
Illustrative case examples, a glossary of terms and helpful checklists and forms make this the definitive resource for identifying and implementing interventions for pupils with ASD.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview
- Chapter 2 Best Practice in Screening
- Chapter 3 Best Practice in Assessment
- Chapter 4 Case Examples
- Chapter 5 Best Practice in Treatment and Intervention
- Chapter 6 Best Practice in Special Education
- Chapter 7 Future Directions for Research and Practice
- Glossary of Terms
- Appendix A Comparison of DSM-IV-TR and DSM-5 Criteria
- Appendix B IDEA Disability Categories
- Appendix C ASD Assessment Worksheet
- Appendix D ASD Observation Checklist
- Appendix E Description of Evidence-Based Interventions
- Appendix F Examples of IEP Goals and Objectives
- Index to Best Practice Guidelines
- References
- Index
- About the Author
- Copyright
- By The Same Author
- Endorsements