Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment

"With autism spectrum disorders (ASD) on the rise, there is an urgent need for health practitioners to learn about the nature, course, assessment, and diagnosis of the various ASDs. This book addresses the main domains of assessment, defines the purpose of the assessment, suggests test instruments, and includes user-friendly features such as "Don't Forget," "Rapid Reference" boxes and "Test Yourself" questions at the end of each chapter. Mental health practitioners will be equipped with all the information they need to utilize the varied assessments frequently employed in an autism evaluation"--;Essentials of Autism Spectrum Disorders Evaluation and Assessment addresses the main domains of assessment, defines the purpose of the assessment, suggests test instruments, and discusses the unique clinical applications of each instrument to the diagnosis of ASD.;1. Overview -- 2. Assessment of level of functioning -- 3. Speech, language, and communication assessment -- 4. Assessment of behavioral profiles -- 5. Clinical interview and record review -- 6. Direct diagnostic assessment -- 7. Diagnostic differentials and comorbidity -- 8. Case conceptualization and integrated report writing.