Assessment of autism spectrum disorder /

"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 diag...

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Group Author: Goldstein, Sam, 1952- (Editor); Ozonoff, Sally (Editor)
Published: The Guilford Press,
Publisher Address: New York, NY :
Publication Dates: [2018]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: Second edition.
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Summary: "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"--
Item Description: Revised edition of: Assessment of autism spectrum disorders / edited by Sam Goldstein, Jack A. Naglieri, Sally Ozonoff. 2009.
Carrier Form: xvi, 494 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781462533107
1462533108
Index Number: RJ506
CLC: R749.940.4
Call Number: R749.940.4/A846/2nd ed.
Contents: Historical perspective and overview / Sam Goldstein -- Psychometric issues and current scales for assessing autism spectrum disorder / Jack A. Naglieri, Kimberly M. Chambers, Keith D. McGoldrick, and Sam Goldstein -- DSM-5 diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder / Cynthia Martin, Lauren Pepa, and Catherine Lord -- Assessment and diagnosis of infants and toddlers with autism spectrum disorder / Kelly K. Powell, Perrine Heymann, Katherine D. Tsatsanis, and Katarzyna Chawarska -- Age-related issues in the assessment of autism spectrum disorder / Susan H. Hedges, Victoria Shea, and Gary B. Mesibov -- Assessment of social behavior in autism spectrum disorder / Ifat Gemliel Seidman and Nurit Yirmiya -- assessing speech, language, and communication in autism spectrum disorder / Rhea Paul and Kaitlyn P. Wilson -- Assessment of intellectual functioning in autism spectrum disorder / Laura Grofer Klinger, Joanna L. Mussey, and Sarah O'Kelley -- Clinical assessment of neuropsychological functioning in autism spectrum disorder / Blythe A. Corbett and Yasmeen S. Iqbal -- Assessment of comorbid psychiatric conditions autism spectrum disorder / Lesley Deprey and Sally Ozonoff -- Assessment of students with autism spectrum disorder in the schools / Sandra L. Harris, Carolyn Thorwarth Bruey, and Mark Palmieri -- From assessment to intervention / Kerry Hogan and Lee M. Marcus -- Understanding the comprehensive assessment of autism spectrum disorder through case studies / Tristyn Teel Wilkerson -- Distinguishing science and pseudoscience in the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder / Mary E. McDonald and Florence D. DiGennaro Reed -- Future directions in the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder / Isaac C. Smith, Cara E. Pugliese, Blythe A. Corbett, Susan W. White.