Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition

Synopsis

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--