TY - BOOK AU - Goldstein,Sam AU - Ozonoff,Sally TI - Assessment of autism spectrum disorder SN - 9781462533107 AV - RJ506.A9 A86 2018 PY - 2018/// CY - New York PB - The Guildford press KW - Autism in children KW - Diagnosis KW - Psychology/ Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders KW - bisacsh KW - Medical / Psychiatry / Child & Adolescent KW - Social science / Social Work KW - Education / Special Education / Social Disabilities N1 - Revised edition of: Assessment of autism spectrum disorders / edited by Sam Goldstein, Jack A. Naglieri, Sally Ozonoff. 2009; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "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"-- ER -