Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Lifespan Perspectiveis the first book of its kind to provide authoritative informationfor medical and mental health professionals on how to properlyevaluate and diagnose autism spectrum disorders in individuals ofall ages.
* The first book of its kind which demonstrates how to conduct anappropriate diagnostic interview to assess a child for an AutismSpectrum Disorder
* Considers the issues of Autism Spectrum Disorders in children,teenagers, and adults
* Aimed at both medical and mental health professionals
* Includes an in-depth treatment of the entire diagnosticprocess
Donald P. Gallo
Health & Behavioral Clinical Psychology Klinische Psychologie / Verhalten Psychologie Psychology
"Dr Gallo has written an extremely helpful guide to learning how todiagnose autism spectrum disorders across the lifespan while alsoaddressing the many myths and misconceptions associated withdiagnosis and evaluation. His own experiences are excellentexamples of the challenges faced by providers and parents throughthe diagnostic process and thereafter. Both professionals andparents will find this guide user-friendly as Dr Gallo explains thediagnostic process."
--Pegeen Cronin, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor,UCLA Autism Evaluation Clinic, David Geffen School of Medicine,UCLA
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