Description
Book SynopsisWith 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.
Table of ContentsSeries Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
One Overview 1
Diagnostic Criteria 2
Asperger Syndrome 3
Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified 5
Rett's Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder 8
DSM-5 9
Two Assessment of Level of Functioning 13
Selecting Instruments 14
Developmental and Early Cognitive Measures 16
Cognitive Assessments 19
Neuropsychological Assessments 28
Qualitative Observations 31
Summary 33
Test Yourself 36
Answers 37
Three Speech, Language, and Communication Assessment 39
Receptive Language 42
Expressive Language 44
Pragmatic Language/Social Communication 47
Stages of Language Development 48
Formulation of Findings 51
Summary 55
Test Yourself 57
Answers 58
Four Assessment of Behavioral Profiles 59
Standardized Assessments of Behavior 60
Functional Behavior Assessment 61
Assessment of Adaptive Behavior 64
Summary 70
Test Yourself 72
Answers 73
Five Clinical Interview and Record Review 75
Clinical Interview 76
Methods of Collecting Information on Current and Historical Presentation 87
Summary 94
Test Yourself 97
Answers 98
Six Direct Diagnostic Assessment 99
Direct Observation 99
Diagnostic Assessment 100
Semistructured Measures for Diagnostic Assessment 116
Summary 119
Test Yourself 120
Answers 122
Seven Diagnostic Differentials and Comorbidity 123
Intellectual Disability 124
Learning Profiles 130
Specific Language Impairment 134
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 135
Anxiety and Tic Disorders 137
Mood Disorders 141
Psychiatric Conditions in Adulthood 143
Summary 146
Test Yourself 150
Answers 151
Eight Case Conceptualization and Integrated Report Writing 153
The Parent Conference 153
The Written Report 154
Case Samples 155
Case Sample: Initial Diagnosis—Toddler 156
Case Sample: School-Aged Child With ASD 171
Annotated Bibliography 197
About the Authors 201
Author Index 203
Subject Index 207
