Handbook of Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Beschreibung
This handbook details best practices and discusses ongoing challenges in assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Chapters address assessment and diagnostic protocols, developmental considerations in ASD assessment, and issues concerning comorbid psychological and medical conditions. Various aspects of the disorder are emphasized throughout the handbook, from assessment in adolescent and adult populations to the latest findings in neuropsychology. The book concludes with future directions for research and clinical applications, focusing on universal screening, improved assessment methods, and earlier and more accurate diagnosis.
Topics featured in this handbook include:
- Types of ASD assessment.
- Report writing for ASD evaluations.
- Stress and satisfaction in the diagnosis process.
- Clinical and neuropsychological perspectives from comorbid diagnosis of ASD and ADHD.
- Executive functioning and ASD.
The Handbook of Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder is an essential reference for researchers, clinicians, professionals, and graduate students in clinical child and school psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, and social work as well as rehabilitation medicine/therapy, behavioral therapy, pediatrics, and educational psychology.
Synthesizes numerous research studies and findings on assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Addresses the history and use of clinical observation as well as how assessments have grown increasingly structured and specialized
Examines multiple disorders often comorbid with autism, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems
Explores the implications of DSM-5 and ICD-11 on treating autism
Synthesizes numerous research studies and findings on assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Addresses the history and use of clinical observation as well as how assessments have grown increasingly structured and specialized Examines multiple disorders often comorbid with autism, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems Explores the implications of DSM-5 and ICD-11 on treating autism?
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Johnny L. Matson
Themen in »Handbook of Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder«
ADHD comorbid with autism ASD and comorbid conditions Anxiety disorders comorbid with autism Asperger’s Syndrome assessment and diagnosis Assessment of autism spectrum disorder Clinical observation of autism DSM-5 and autism assessment and diagnosis Diagnosing, screening, and monitoring ASD Executive functioning and ASD ICD-11 and autism assessment and diagnosis Intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders OCD and anxiety comorbid with autism Preschool and early childhood assessment of ASD Psychological measurement of ASD with comorbid disorders Report writing and autism assessment
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“As an informed clinician, professor, and researcher, I found that I learned a great deal about best practice assessment and diagnosis of autism by reading this book. Whether you are new to the world of child psychopathology or are a seasoned veteran, this book has much to offer in the way of updated information on diagnostics and assessment of autism.” (Justin J. Boseck,Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Vol. 3, 2017)
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