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Assessment of autism spectrum disorder / edited by Sam Goldstein, Sally Ozonoff.

Contributor(s): Goldstein, Sam, 1952- [editor.] | Ozonoff, Sally [editor.].
Publisher: New York : The Guilford Press, ©2018Edition: Second edition.Description: 494 p.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781462533107 (hardcover : alk. paper).Subject(s): Autism in children -- Diagnosis | PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Autism Spectrum Disorders | MEDICAL / Psychiatry / Child & Adolescent | SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work | EDUCATION / Special Education / Social DisabilitiesGenre/Form: Print books.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"--
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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"--

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