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Assessment of autism spectrum disorder /

Assessment of autism spectrum disorder / edited by Sam Goldstein, Sally Ozonoff. - Second edition. - New York: The Guildford press, 2018. - xvi, 494 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Revised edition of: Assessment of autism spectrum disorders / edited by Sam Goldstein, Jack A. Naglieri, Sally Ozonoff. 2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"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"--

9781462533107

2017056101


Autism in children--Diagnosis.
Psychology/ Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Medical / Psychiatry / Child & Adolescent.
Social science / Social Work.
Education / Special Education / Social Disabilities.

RJ506.A9 / A86 2018

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