Book description
Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to utilize the
varied assessments frequently used in evaluating autism spectrum disorders
With both the detection and awareness of autism spectrum disorders
(ASD) on the rise, there is an urgent need for an increasing number of
professionals to not only learn about the nature and course of the
various autism spectrum disorders, but also to know how to identify,
assess, and diagnose the presence of these disorders. 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.
Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment
series, each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes
highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative
material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce
your grasp of the information covered.
Providing an in-depth look at ASD evaluation and assessment, this
straightforward book includes samples of integrated reports from
comprehensive model diagnostic evaluations and prepares clinical and
school psychologists, as well as speech and language pathologists, to
effectively evaluate and assess ASD.
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Complete coverage of the identification andassessment of autism
spectrum disorders
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Expert advice on avoiding common pitfalls
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Conveniently formatted for rapid reference
Other titles in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series:
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Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention
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Essentials of Assessment Report Writing
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Essentials of School Neuropsychological Assessment
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Essentials of Evidence-Based Academic Interventions
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Essentials of Specific Learning Disability Identification
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Essentials of Processing Assessment
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Essentials of Executive Function Assessment
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Essentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Second Edition
Celine A. Saulnier, Ph. D., is the Director of Clinical
Research at the Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
and Assistant Professor (CT) in the Division of Autism and Related
Disorders, Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of
Medicine. Previously at Yale, Dr. Saulnier was both the Training
Director and the Clinical Director for the Autism Program where she
oversaw, conducted, and supervised multidisciplinary diagnostic
evaluations on individuals with autism and related disorders from
infancy through young adulthood. She has also conducted hundreds of
nationwide workshops on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of
autism spectrum disorders resulting in her being awarded the
Outstanding Educator Award for Mental Health Education by the New
England Educational Institute.
Pamela Ventola, Ph. D., is on the faculty at the Yale Child
Study Center, Autism Program. Dr. Ventola has vast experience
conducting psychological assessments on children with autism and other
developmental disabilities. Her current research focuses on
neuropsychological processes in children with autism. Dr. Ventola has
written numerous scholarly journal articles and book chapters on
developmental disabilities.
