Lee A. Wilkinson

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

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781784502508
• Artikelnr.: 47139599

Autorenporträt

Lee A. Wilkinson, PhD, is a licensed and nationally certified school psychologist, chartered psychologist, and certified cognitive-behavioral therapist. He is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Dr. Wilkinson is author of the award-winning books, A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools and Overcoming Anxiety and Depression on the Autism Spectrum: A Self-Help Guide Using CBT. His latest book is A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Schools (Second Edition).

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. 1. Introduction and Overview. 2. Best Practice in Screening. 3.
Best Practice in Assessment. 4. Case Examples. 5. Best Practice in
Treatment and Intervention. 6. Best Practice in Special Education. 7.
Future Directions in Research and Practice. Appendix A. DSM-5 Diagnostic
Criteria. Appendix B. IDEA Disability Categories. Appendix C. ASD
Assessment Worksheet. Appendix D. ASD Observation Checklist. Appendix E.
Evidence-Based Interventions. Appendix F. Sample IEP Goals and Objectives.
Index to Best Practice Guidelines. Glossary of Terms. About the Author.
References.