Revised edition of: Assessment of autism spectrum disorders / edited by Sam Goldstein, Jack A. Naglieri, Sally Ozonoff. 2009. Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.