A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools, Second Edition

This updated edition is the definitive guide to practical, evidence-based approaches to the assessment and diagnosis of ASD in schools. Bridging the research to practice gap, this award-winning book shows education professionals and clinicians how to identify school-aged children with ASD and carry out appropriate interventions. Fully updated to reflect DSM-5 and current assessment tools, procedures and research, this award-winning book provides a practical and evidence-based approach to identifying, assessing, and treating children and adolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in school settings. Integrating theory and best-practice, the book will support school-based professionals in a number of key areas including: · screening and assessing children and youth on the autism spectrum · 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 school-age children and youth with ASD. 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.