Overview
Fully updated to reflect DSM-5 and current assessment tools, procedures and research, this award-winning book provides a practical and scientifically-based approach to identifying, assessing, and treating children and adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in school settings. Integrating current research evidence with theory and best-practice, the book will support school-based professionals in a number of key areas including:
? screening and assessing children and youth with high-functioning autism spectrum conditions
? identifying evidence-based interventions and practices
? developing and implementing comprehensive educational programs
? providing family support and accessing community resources
? promoting special needs advocacy.
Illustrative case examples, a glossary of terms and helpful checklists and forms make this the definitive resource for identifying and implementing interventions for pupils with ASD.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781784502508 |
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| Publisher: | Kingsley, Jessica Publishers |
| Publication date: | 11/21/2016 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | NOOK Book |
| Pages: | 288 |
| Sales rank: | 497,968 |
| File size: | 778 KB |
About the Author
Lee A. Wilkinson, PhD, is a scientist, researcher, and practitioner. He is a certified school psychologist, chartered educational psychologist, chartered scientist, and certified cognitive-behavioral therapist. He is also a university educator and teaches graduate courses in psychological assessment, clinical intervention, and child and adolescent psychopathology at Nova Southeastern University, Florida
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements. Preface. Foreword. 1. Introduction and Overview. 2. Best Practice in Screening. 3. Best Practice in Assessment. 4. Case Examples. 5. Best Practice in Evidence-Based Intervention. 6. Best Practice in Special Education. 7. Future Directions in Research and Practice. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Glossary. References. Index
