{"product_id":"essentials-of-autism-spectrum-disorders-evaluation-and-assessment-isbn-9781119982517","title":"Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGain an understanding of the most important autism spectrum assessments and evaluation techniques\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment, 2nd Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e helps professionals learn how to identify, assess, and diagnose autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In a time when detection and awareness of ASD are on the rise, this book addresses the primary domains of assessment, discusses the purpose of assessment, suggests test instruments, and identifies the unique clinical applications of each instrument to the diagnosis of ASD. As with all volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book consists of concise chapters featuring callout boxes highlighting key concepts, easy-to-learn bullet points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the issues in identification and assessment of autism spectrum disorders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet expert advice on avoiding common pitfalls and misinterpretations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuickly and easily locate pertinent information, thanks to the convenient, rapid-reference format\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess resources and tools to aid in performing professional duties.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis straightforward manual includes samples of integrated reports from diagnostic evaluations and prepares clinical and school psychologists, and clinicians from allied disciplines, to effectively evaluate and assess ASD. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeries Preface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne Overview 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Criteria 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo Assessment of Developmental and Cognitive Skills 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Instruments 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopmental and Early Cognitive Measures 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasures of Cognition and Intelligence in School-Age\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividuals and Adults 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasures of Nonverbal Intelligence 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeuropsychological Assessments 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative Observations 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree Speech, Language, and Communication Assessment 28\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceptive Language 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressive Language 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePragmatic Language\/Social Communication 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStages of Language Development 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormulation of Findings 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour Assessment of Adaptive Behavior, Executive Functioning, and\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioral Regulation Skills 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of Adaptive Behavior 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of Executive Functioning 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of Behavioral Regulation Skills 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive Developmental History and Record Review 60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClinical Interview 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethods of Collecting Information on Current and\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical Presentation 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSix Direct Diagnostic Assessment 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreening Measures for Risk of ASD 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnostic Rating Scales 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect Diagnostic Assessment 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsiderations for First-Time Diagnostic Evaluations with Adolescents and Adults 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect Measures of Autism Symptomatology 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions for Remote\/Telehealth Diagnostic Assessments for ASD 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeven Diagnostic Differentials and Co-Occurring Conditions 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntellectual Disability 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Disorders 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning Disabilities 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttention Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnxiety Disorders 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDepression and Mood Disorders 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTIC Disorders and Tourette’s Disorder 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychiatric Conditions in Adulthood 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEight Catching the Misdiagnosed, Late Diagnosed, and Missed for Diagnosis 128\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors Related to Racial, Ethnic, Socioeconomic, and Geographical Disparities 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors Related to Sex Differences in ASD Symptomatology 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors Related to Gender and Sexual Identity Development 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors Related to Subtle or Complex Symptom Expression 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNine Preparing for Transition to Adulthood 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdea and Transition Planning 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessments Supporting the Transition Plan Process 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeeds to Consider for Adulthood 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob Coaching and Vocational Training 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcademic Accommodations and Modifications 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife Skills and Life Coaching\/Mentoring 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitional and College-Preparation Programs 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Yourself 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTen Diagnostic Formulations and Case Conceptualizations 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Feedback of Results 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Written Report 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Samples 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Sample 1: Initial Diagnosis—Toddler 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Sample 2: Re-Evaluation—School-Aged Child with Complex Presentation 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Sample 3: Initial Diagnosis: Adult Female 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Index 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index 000\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCELINE A. SAULNIER, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eworked in the Yale Child Study Center’s Autism Program for nearly a decade. Then, she joined the faculty at Emory University’s School of Medicine and the Marcus Autism Center. Currently, she owns her own company, Neurodevelopmental Assessment \u0026amp; Consulting Services.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePAMELA E. VENTOLA, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis an Associate Professor in the Yale Child Study Center and leads the Rare Disease and Pediatric Center of Excellence at Cogstate, supporting industry-sponsored clinical trials. She also has extensive clinical and research experience with diagnostic, developmental, and neuropsychological assessments with individuals with ASD across the life span.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eA multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating autism spectrum disorders, with a focus on best practice guidelines for clinicians, graduate students, and educators\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven the rise in prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), clinicians need to be well versed in this unique developmental spectrum. \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment \u003c\/i\u003epresents a comprehensive developmental model for evaluating autism spectrum disorders. This model is derived from evidence-based standards of practice, along with years of clinical experience, and is presented in easy-to-read terms accessible to a broad audience.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssessing developmental skills in patients with ASD requires a multidisciplinary understanding of the diagnosis, and research emphasizes the need to take a strengths-based approach when recommending treatments and interventions. Updated to reflect the contemporary understanding of ASD and its many exceptional characteristics, this book allows clinicians to assess the strengths and weaknesses of common assessment measures, including:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures of cognition and intelligence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures of adaptive behavior \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures of communication \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures of autism symptomatology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the authors discuss common misdiagnoses, missed symptoms, and co-occurring conditions, enabling readers to effectively identify ASD based on behavioral presentation. Readers will also find guidance on recommending treatments and interventions to newly diagnosed individuals. 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