Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment in Schools serves as a guide on how to assess children for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), specifically in school settings. Dilly and Hall offer a general overview of ASD, describe ASD assessment best practices, and explain the process of identifying ASD in schools. Current research and up-to-date science is incorporated in a practitioner-friendly manner, and short case vignettes will increase the accessibility of the book content and illustrate principles. As the rates of ASD reach 1/59 children, and school psychologists are increasingly expected to possess expertise in the assessment of ASD, this book serves as a must have for school psychologists, school social workers, and other practitioners.
This book serves as a guide on how to assess Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), specifically in school settings.
This book serves as a guide on how to assess Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), specifically in school settings.
It has recently been revised to serve more explicitly as a tool to help with transition planning, becoming the TEACCH Transition Assessment Profile (TTAP; Mesibov, Thomas, Chapman, & Schopler, 2007). An important feature of the ...
With a primary focus on children, several chapters also address assessment of adolescents and adults. ÿ New to This Edition *Chapter on key implications of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, plus related updates throughout the volume. *Chapter on ...
These instances are referred to as “optimal outcomes” (Hepburn & Katz, 2009; Kelley et al., 2010; Sutera et al., 2007). There is debate about whether or not children can actually “recover” from autism or achieve an optimal outcome (Suh ...
O'Neill, R.E., Horner, R.H., Albin, R.W., Sprague, J.R., Storey, K., & Newton, J.S. (1997). Functional Assessment and Program Development for Problem Behavior: A Practical Handbook (2nd ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
*Winner in the Education/Academic category of the 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards* *Shortlisted for the 2011 NASEN Award 'The Special Needs Academic Book'* With a focus on best practice and the importance of early diagnosis, this ...
The book provides practitioners with an evidence-based assessment battery which includes tests of cognitive, academic, neuropsychological, and adaptive functioning.
With a focus on best practice and the importance of early diagnosis, this book provides a scientifically-based approach to the assessment and diagnosis of Asperger syndrome and autism spectrum conditions.
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 ...